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The Mayan Civilization And Its Some Important Features

Maya Civilization is said to be one of the old Mesoamerican civilizations originated from the areas around present Mexico in North America. The Mayan people who lived around yucatan area showed their outstanding skills on art, architecture, astronomy, writing, calendar, building various pyramids and mathematical calculations.

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2012 Maya Calendar - Prophecies, Cycles and Fear

Discover the enigmatic Maya Culture that created a complex system of rituals and civil calendars as well as the vigesimal system that included the concept of zero. According to the Maya prophecy, on December 22, 2012, the Sun will receive a ray synchronized from the center of the galaxy and a new cycle will begin on Earth. "It will be the end of the world of materialism, fear and destruction in which we live, and the beginning of a new era of respect and harmony." Maya Elder 1968

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Interesting Mayan Facts

Perhaps you have heard about the Mayan 2011 prophecy but don't really know much about the Mayan civilization. Here you can find out all about the culture and civilization.

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7 (Seven) Wonders of the World-Chichen Itza site aztec ruins-Yucatan-Mexico

 For those of you who are unfamiliar with the 7 Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza is known to the capital city of the Mayan civilisation and remains possibly their most sacred of places in their hearts. The Mayan people have always been an...

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1st Texas Navy 1832-1837

Amongst the many works of Texas history volume after volume sing glorious praises of the men who fought for independence at the Alamo, Gonzales, Goliad, and San Jacinto. The names of Texas commanders and the...

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Maya Indians and Calendar Predicting End of World in 2012

This history of the Maya Indians starting with their initial arrival in America in their Pre-Classical Period is covered, and their productive Classical Period, ending with their Post Classical Period.

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Izamal - The Magical Yellow City of Hills

Izamal is an enchanting city in the Yucatan (45 minutes east of Merida) that offers the best of Spanish colonial charm, Mayan mystery, and modern Mexican magic. Izamal is known for golden buildings, beautiful ruins, and an impressive monastery.

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Maya Symbols and Mythology

For 3,000 years the Maya Civilization thrived. They had advanced knowledge of astronomy, mathematics, geometry, architecture, hydraulics; achievements in science, language, music and medicine. Where did they get all this knowledge? They tracked the Orion constellation and charted the planets thousands of years ago. Now, we know, that the Orion Constellation is the place were the stars are born.

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Wormholes - Portals, Vortex and Maya Pyramids

Representations of doorways or portals used by visitors, can be found around the world. The Maya, as many other ancient cultures, believed that visitors from the stars came to Mother Earth at certain times to teach.

9 comments    maya archaeology string theory
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BEYOND CANCUN - My travels on the Yucatan

My husband and I fell in love with Mexico, specifically, the Yucatan Peninsula. Most Americans' reaction, when we extol the virtues of vacationing in Mexico think only of the recent ugliness due to drug...

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