How the Maya Civilization Viewed Astronomy

Humans have always had an innate need to observe the sky and the stars throughout history. On the European continent, civilizations such as the Greeks, Egyptians, and Babylonians developed essential astronomical knowledge that revolutionized knowledge and is still used today. But there was a civilization in America that was not far behind, the Mayans. The Mayan civilization was one of the most important on the American continent; they developed essential agriculture, mathematics, and astronomy knowledge. They were the first civilization to implement the number zero in America; they knew how to predict eclipses very accurately and created one of the most accurate calendars in history, which caused the panic of many people in the past decade. How did this civilization develop such complex knowledge, and what was its worldview? In this video, we will find out. How Did Mayan astronomy look like? -- DISCUSSIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA Commercial Purposes: Lorenzovareseaziendale@
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