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- Used by the ancient Mayan Civilization
- The Long Count is based on the location of the sunWeb Exhibits.org: History & info - the Mayan calendar
- The Tzolkin is the Mayan Calendar's version of a week, with two versions: a 13-day week and a 20-day weekWeb Exhibits.org: History & info - the Mayan calendar
- The Haab was the civil calendar, consisting of 365 days divided into Mayan weeksWeb Exhibits.org: History & info - the Mayan calendar
- Also Adopted by: Aztecs and Toltecs
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The Mayan Calendar is a calendar created by the Mayan Civilization, a highly advanced culture which developed around 1800 B.C. and was crushed by Spanish conquests in the 16th Century A.D. The Mayan Civilization was based in areas of today's Yucatan Peninsula and Central America.
The Mayan Calendar consisted of three connected parts: The Long Count, the Tzolkin and the Haab. Some believe the Long Count calendar predicts the end of the world in the year 2012, since it ends on the day corresponding on our calendar to December 12, 2012.
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End of the World in 2012?
The Long Count division of the Mayan Calendar comes to an end on what experts believe corresponds to December 21 2012 in the Gregorian Calendar. This date would be the 13 Ahau in the Mayan Calendar. The Long Count's starting date is what Mayans believed was the creation of the world. Some Mayan researchers say the interpretation of the end of the world on 13 Ahau is inaccurate, instead the date signifies rebirth and the start of a new cycle.Mayan Calendar Site: The Mayan Calendar USA Today: Does Maya calendar predict 2012 apocalypse? (September 7, 2007)
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Featured Video: The Basic Structure of the Mayan Calendar
A description, based on anthropological findings, of how the Mayan calendar was developed, how it was utilized, and how it influenced the Aztec calend ... read moreA description, based on anthropological findings, of how the Mayan calendar was developed, how it was utilized, and how it influenced the Aztec calendar.
It provides viewers with an easy to understand visualization of how it is structured and how to read it.
It also provides additional information on the Mayans and their culture.
There are additional videos, in the videos section, located at the bottom of the page.
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Mayan Calendar Blogs
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2012: The Mayan Calendar: 11 Jaguar Tuesday 9th February
On the frequency of the Mayan Calendar 11 days always somewhat dissolve the structure we tuned into or found on 10 days. As you follow the Timewave you get to see how the rhythm moves you first one direction then another, ... (February 08, 2010)2012hongkong.blogspot.com -
mayan calendar 2012 myths | 2012 Predictions
From the #1 New York Times -bestselling author comes a frightening new apocalyptic thriller based on the ancient Mayan prediction that, on December 21, 2012, the Earth will align with the exact center of the galaxy. The Mayan calendar(February 08, 2010)m7shat.net -
mayan calendar end of the world countdown | 2012 Predictions
The Mayan Calendar is being talked about a lot, which is understandable because that is a specific date not far away. However, Christians are even talking about the Apocalypse in the near future. A book written by a Jeffery ... (February 08, 2010)m7shat.net -
Mayan Calendar Countdown 2012 v1.1 Application for Android ...
The time is coming. Keep track of every second. Rotate the Mayan calendar wheel to see how long you have left until December 21, 2012 11:11 AM. See the date in Mayan glyphs as each day goes by. Watch the earth explode on you phone. ... (February 07, 2010)androlib.com
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Mayan Calendar News
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Film addresses Mayan calendar theories
The ending of the Mayan long count calendar on Dec. 21, 2012, has sparked a number of theories. Does the end of the calendar signify the end of the world or ... (February 08, 2010)Bellingham Herald -
UK 2012 Blu-Ray/DVD details...
Also exclusive to the Blu-ray is the “Interactive Mayan Calendar” feature which allows you to enter the world of the Ancient Daykeepers in this interactive ... (February 08, 2010)Real Movie News -
The Astrology of 2012
The current Mayan calendar period of 5126 years, or B'ak'tun, began in 3114 bce. The synchronicity of these beginning dates is especially interesting when ... (February 06, 2010)Beliefnet.com (blog) -
I Did It Maya Way
21, 2012, when the Mayans' "long count" calendar marks the end of a 5126-year era. Some Aztecs predicted the end of the world as we know it. ... (February 05, 2010)Idaho Mountain Express and Guide
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Mayan Calendar Questions
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Why does the Mayan calendar end at 2012? 2 AnswersShort answer: It doesn't. Long answer: The Maya used multiple calendar systems for different purposes. The 2012 controversy is based on an interpretation of ... read more -
What are the orbit cycles of Venus? How did the Mayan use these observations to create their calendar 1 AnswerI don't know that Venus was much help in creating a 360 day calendar, which is obviously based on an Earth orbit. Venus orbits the sun in 225 days and, when com... read more -
Could the reason that the Mayan calendar ends on Dec. 21, 2012 be because the guy writing the calendar just up and died? 1 AnswerNo, the calendar is not constructed like a modern Western calendar. It is cyclical and based on Mayan math. You could think of it, however, as ending in a "big ... read more
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Mayan Calendar Links Powered by Google
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Maya calendar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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@m_shinoda Mike, the Mayan calendar ends that month. Better gey it out Dec 1 2012 so I can enjoy it first!
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The truth about the end of the Mayan Long Count Calendar http://bit.ly/bjIrdR
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