Maya calendar, diagram
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Maya calendar, diagram
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 right). 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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Calendar Central America Central American Chronometry Cycle Cycles Diagram Mathematical Mathematics Mayan Mesoamerican Mexican Mexico North American Period Periodic Periods South America South American Symbol Symbology Symbols Temporal Time Year Maya Pre Columbian
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of ancient history - the Maya calendar. The intricate diagram reveals the ingenious system employed by the Maya civilization to track time and celestial events. At its core, this particular calendar is based on a cyclic combination of 13 numbers represented by a smaller wheel, and twenty day symbols depicted on a larger wheel. Together, these elements produce a unique calendar that spans 260 days. The Maya people were an advanced Mesoamerican civilization who thrived in southern Mexico and neighboring regions for thousands of years until the Spanish conquest in the 16th century. Renowned for their astronomical knowledge, they possessed an extraordinary ability to predict solar and planetary phenomena. This illustration not only highlights their mathematical prowess but also serves as a testament to their cultural significance. It symbolizes the temporal nature of existence while embodying the rich history and heritage of pre-Columbian civilizations. As we delve into this mesmerizing artwork from Claus Lunau's collection, we are transported back in time to witness the brilliance of Mayan chronometry unfold before our eyes. Let us marvel at how these ancient peoples harnessed their understanding of cycles, periods, and symbols to create such an intricate calendrical system that continues to captivate scholars and enthusiasts alike today.
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