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Oldest Maya Sun Observatory Hints at Origin of Civilization (+) Passage to the Maya Underworld – Ancient Civilizations (Video Documentary)

Featured Image: Drawing from the panel of the gods at Palenque. color sketch of the supreme ruler of priests and Maya. SOURCE.123RF (Royalty Free)

From Live Science

Oldest Maya Sun Observatory Hints at Origin of Civilization

Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience Senior Writer
Date: 25 April 2013 Time: 02:01 PM ET
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…”The finding at a site called Ceibal suggests that the origins of the Maya civilization are more complex than first believed. Archaeologists hotly debate whether the Maya — famous for their complex calendar system that spurred apocalypse rumors last year — developed independently or whether they were largely inspired by an earlier culture known as the Olmec. The new research suggests the answer is neither.” . . . Read Complete Report
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From youtube uploaded by impincusa on Sep 21, 2011
Passage to the Maya Underworld – Ancient Civilizations