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    Is it true that the Aztecs and/or Mayans knew the concept of the wheel and actually used it when making toys but never applied it to a more practical purpose?

    Question #129090. Asked by unclerick. (Jan 20 13 7:02 PM)


    rossian

    		This article refers to the Mayans not using the wheel for moving heavy items and confirms that wheeled toys have been found.

    http://www.ambergriscaye.com/museum/digit4.html

    Jan 21 13, 2:44 AM

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