Which ancient civilization developed the most advanced writing system in pre-Columbian America?

The Maya civilization is recognized for developing the most advanced writing system in pre-Columbian America, often referred to as Maya glyphs. This writing system was logographic and syllabic, allowing the Maya to record their history, mythology, and daily activities in a sophisticated manner. The complexity of the glyphs, which could represent entire words or sounds, enabled the Maya to create a rich body of texts that included literature, poetry, and historical records, some of which were inscribed on stone monuments, pottery, and codices made from bark paper.

In comparison, other civilizations mentioned had different forms of communication and record-keeping. The Olmecs, often considered the "mother culture" of Mesoamerica, made significant advancements but their writing system was not as complex or fully developed as that of the Maya. The Aztecs had a writing system that included pictographs and ideograms; however, it was also less sophisticated than the Maya glyphs and lacked the same level of detail and breadth. The Incas, on the other hand, utilized a system known as quipu, which involved knotted strings to convey information, but this did not constitute a writing system in the traditional sense, as it was not a form of written language