Facsimile of the Codex Ríos, ca. after 1566 (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

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Apocalypse no: how almost everything we thought we knew about the Maya is wrong

For many years the prevailing debate about the Maya centred upon why their civilisation collapsed. Now, many scholars are asking: how did the Maya survive?

The Guardian

Facsimile of the Codex Mendoza, ca. 1541–1650 (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

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Facsimile of the Dresden Codex, ca. 1200–1250 (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

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Facsimile of the Codex Vaticanus B, ca. before 1596 (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

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How the Mayans were able to accurately predict solar eclipses for centuries

The Maya Civilization, from Central America, was one of the most advanced ancient civilizations, known for its significant achievements in astronomy and mathematics. This includes accurate calendars and detailed celestial records, but scientists don't fully understand all the details of their calculations. However, new research is shedding light on how they predicted future eclipses with remarkable accuracy.

Phys.org

Facsimile of the Dresden Codex, ca. 1200–1250 (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

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