The Mayan calendar is a system of timekeeping developed by the Maya civilization, which was located in parts of modern-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. The Mayan calendar is a complex system that combines several different cycles of time, including the Long Count, the Tzolk'in, and the Haab'. The Long Count is the most significant cycle of the Mayan calendar, and it is based on a counting system that starts with a specific date in 3114 BC. The Long Count is divided into baktuns, which are periods of 144,000 days each. At the end of each baktun, the Mayans would perform rituals and ceremonies to mark the occasion. The Tzolk'in is a 260-day cycle that was used for divination and prophecy. It was based on a combination of 13 numbers and 20 day names, which created a unique day each time they were combined. The Haab' is a 365-day solar calendar that was used for agricultural purposes. It was divided into 18 months of 20 days each, with an additional 5-day period at the end of the year. The Mayan calendar is known for its accuracy and complexity, and it has been the subject of much study and fascination. The end of the Long Count cycle in 2012 sparked many theories and speculation about the end of the world, but this was not supported by any actual Mayan texts or predictions. #mayancalendar #longcount #tzolkin #haab #mayanprophecy #mayancivilization #mayanheritage #mesoamerican #ancientcivilization #indigenouswisdom #mayaart #mayaarchitecture #mexicanheritage #guatemalanheritage #belizeanheritage #honduranheritage #etsy #ebay