A Possible Solution to the Mayan Calendar Enigma.

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  • Author(s): Chanier, Thomas
  • Source:
    Mathematical Intelligencer. Sep2018, Vol. 40 Issue 3, p18-25. 8p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      MAYA astronomy; CALENDARS (Publications); ASTRONOMY; ALMANACS
    • Subject Terms:
      CENTRAL America
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on Mayan priests astronomers known for mathematical proficiency demonstrated in Dresden Codex, book containing astronomical almanac, and mentions Calendar Round (CR) which represents solar year Haab' and religious year Tzolk'in. Topics discussed include Long Count Calendar (LCC) used by Mayan, Goodman-Martinez-Thompson (GMT) correlation, and model of naked-eye astronomy described in Mayan Model of Naked-Eye Astronomy.