They are credited with discovering the concept of zero.
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The Mayans had the number zero in their number system (their written symbol for it was a shell). The idea of zero was something that most ancient cultures didn't have in their number systems. Not even the Greeks and Romans had a concept of zero. Although, the Persians also had the number zero in their system of numbers as well. So the Mayans weren't the only ones.
The ancient Mayans didn't use alphabetic writing. Mayans used hieroglyphics.
I believe the Mayans are no longer a viable society. Hence, they do not use agriculture anymore.