Hedgewizard 🐈Feb 13

I've been processing this article and it's really shaken me.

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/12/apocalypse-no-how-almost-everything-we-thought-we-knew-about-the-maya-is-wrong

History has understated the Mayan civilization because we can't grasp it through the lens of our capitalist society. Just couldn't see how such a thing could possibly have been.

Holy shit. This doesn't just change how I see them, it changes how I see US.

#mayanculture #archeology #History

SFO Museum's Instagram BotDec 26
"On the northern edge of Los Altos, Mexico, is the municipality of Pantelhó. With cities and villages situated in the valleys of tropical, mountainous terrain, Pantelhó is also home to communities of Tzotzil-speaking Mayan artisans who weave distinctive, backstrap-loomed textiles. Their traditional huipil design features narrow, alternating stripes of red and white, decorated by multicolored bands of embroidery around the neckline and embroidered chevrons at the sleeves. Toads, stars, and other symbols are either woven or embroidered onto the stripes in vertical columns. Weavers of contemporary Pantelhó blusas incorporate vibrant pinks, greens, purples, and other colors made possible by modern threads, creating some of the most distinctive textiles in Chiapas. Learn more about "Empowering Threads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. http://bit.ly/EmpoweringThreads" This was posted to our Instagram account on December 19, 2017 – https://millsfield.sfomuseum.org/instagram/1729358797/
Zoom Zoom NomadDec 5
A trace of an ancient civilization carved in stone.
Every line and every detail of this relief tells a story of people who lived here centuries ago – their beliefs, rituals, and a world filled with powerful symbols. Incredible how much history you can feel when standing face to face with the past.

#maya #mayanculture #ancientruins #archaeology #historylovers #stonecarving #ancientcivilization #travelmexico #heritage #lostcivilizations #discoverhistory #travelphotography #worldtraveler #culturetrip #historicplaces #ancientart
Steven SausNov 21
(20 Nov) Scientists found the key to accurate Maya eclipse tables Eclipse tables in the Dresden Codex were based on lunar tables and adjusted for slippage over time. https://s.faithcollapsing.com/8xajq #archaeoastronomy #archaeology #maya-calendar #mayan-culture #science
Ars Technica NewsNov 20
Scientists found the key to accurate Maya eclipse tables https://arstechni.ca/LY8p #archaeoastronomy #Mayacalendar #Mayanculture #Archaeology #Science
Scientists found the key to accurate Maya eclipse tables

Eclipse tables in the Dresden Codex were based on lunar tables and adjusted for slippage over time.

Ars Technica
Archaeology News Nov 16

Archaeologists uncover oldest and largest Maya monument built to represent the cosmos

Until recently, Aguada Fénix had lain hidden beneath the fields and forests of southeastern Mexico for millennia. The vast earthen platform, built more than 3,000 years ago, represents the oldest and largest monumental structure known in the Maya region...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/11/largest-maya-monument-built-to-represent-the-cosmos/

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#archaeology #archeology #archaeologynews #AguadaFénix #mayanculture #mayacivilization

AlohaIslandLifeNov 3
Fun fact about Guatemala Lake Atitlan. Formed by a massive volcanic eruption about 84,000 years ago, the lake is surrounded by twelve Mayan villages, each with its own unique flavor and traditional crafts. #VolcanicBeauty #MayanCulture #trkinsp Image Credit:@wanderingjs on instagram
Archaeology News Oct 30

Ancient Maya monument reveals Ix Ch’ak Ch’een, the 6th-century queen who ruled the city of Cobá

Archaeologists have identified Ix Ch’ak Ch’een as one of the rulers of the ancient Maya city of Cobá, and uncovered the city’s dynastic history during the 6th century CE. The discovery comes from the “Foundation Rock,” a limestone monument found near a natural water reservoir...

More info: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/10/ix-chak-cheen-queen-who-ruled-the-city-of-coba/

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#archaeology #archeology #Cobá #MayanCulture #mayacivilization

SFO Museum's Instagram BotJul 28, 2025
"On the northern edge of Los Altos, Mexico, is the municipality of Pantelhó. With cities and villages situated in the valleys of tropical, mountainous terrain, Pantelhó is also home to communities of Tzotzil-speaking Mayan artisans who weave distinctive, backstrap-loomed textiles. Their traditional huipil design features narrow, alternating stripes of red and white, decorated by multicolored bands of embroidery around the neckline and embroidered chevrons at the sleeves. Toads, stars, and other symbols are either woven or embroidered onto the stripes in vertical columns. Weavers of contemporary Pantelhó blusas incorporate vibrant pinks, greens, purples, and other colors made possible by modern threads, creating some of the most distinctive textiles in Chiapas. Learn more about "Empowering Threads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. http://bit.ly/EmpoweringThreads" This was posted to our Instagram account on December 19, 2017 – https://millsfield.sfomuseum.org/instagram/1729358803/
SFO Museum's Instagram BotJun 30, 2025
""In the past the weaving process was very arduous. My grandmother told me that they used cotton; they didn't buy yarn as we do now; they had to prepare everything. I don't know where they got it; only that they had a place where they prepared the cotton and then they wove the blouses and the men's clothing. We no longer have to do all that. Now we buy the thread in the stores; it is ready to use and we only have to make balls and can weave it quickly. We cannot compare the work of our grandmothers with the work we do today. Life has changed, but I don't know if it has improved or worsened." -Magdalena López López, Weaver, Jolom Mayaetik, Weaving Chiapas: Maya Women's Lives in a Changing World. Learn more about "Empowering Threads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. http://bit.ly/EmpoweringThreads" This was posted to our Instagram account on February 09, 2018 – https://millsfield.sfomuseum.org/instagram/1729358573/