Maya calendar, artwork
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Maya calendar, artwork
Maya calendar. Diagram showing how one particular Maya calendar was based on a cyclic combination of 13 numbers (smaller wheel) and twenty day symbols (larger wheel) to produce a calendar that is 260 days long (large wheel partially seen at left). This is known as the Tzolk in calendar. The Maya were an ancient Mesoamerican civilization that inhabited southern Mexico and nearby areas for thousands of years from the second millennium BC to the Spanish conquest in the 16th century. The Maya had advanced astronomical knowledge and could predict solar and planetary events
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This print showcases the intricate and fascinating Maya calendar, a testament to the advanced astronomical knowledge of the ancient Mesoamerican civilization. The artwork depicts a diagram that reveals how this particular Maya calendar was based on an interlocking combination of 13 numbers and twenty day symbols. These two wheels work in harmony to create a unique calendar cycle that spans 260 days. The smaller wheel represents the cyclic combination of numbers, while the larger wheel displays the twenty day symbols. Together, they produce a mesmerizing calendar system known as Tzolk'in. Partially seen at the left side of the image, this large wheel symbolizes a 260-day long period. The Maya people inhabited southern Mexico and nearby regions for thousands of years until their encounter with Spanish conquerors in the 16th century. Renowned for their deep understanding of celestial events, they were able to predict solar and planetary occurrences using their sophisticated astronomical knowledge. This historical illustration not only highlights their expertise but also serves as a reminder of their rich cultural heritage. Through these intricately designed wheels, we gain insight into how time was perceived and measured by one of history's most remarkable civilizations – an awe-inspiring fusion between artistry and scientific precision.
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