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For many people, the first day of spring means blooming flowers and warmer weather. But for the native peoples of Mexico, the first day of spring is holy, a...
Mar 22, 2012 · Hundreds of Mexicans and tourists gathered at Chichen Itza to welcome spring at the Mayan pyramid 'El Castillo', a temple to Kukulkan, the feathered serpent and Mayan snake deity on Mar....
Mar 20, 2023 · The spring equinox welcomes the beginning of springtime for everyone in the Northern Hemisphere; it’s a time of rebirth and renewal for many, and in Mayan culture, it’s even more prominent as...
Hundreds of skygazers flocked to the pre-Hispanic pyramids of Teotihuacan to celebrate the spring equinox.
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Nov 15, 2010 · Devising a 365-day calendar was just one feat of Maya science. Incredibly, twice a year on the spring and autumn equinoxes, a shadow falls on the pyramid in the shape of a serpent.
Mar 23, 2023 · The Spring Equinox: Its importance within the Mayan Culture - FLAAR MESOAMERICA. Blog Mayan Culture. The Spring Equinox: Its importance within the Mayan Culture. During March, precisely on the 20 th, one of the most important astronomical events for the Mesoamerican Region, the Spring Equinox, takes place.
Sep 13, 2017 · Archaeologists deploy innovative technology to discover what lies within and below ancient Maya ruins. By Tom Clynes. September 13, 2017. • 5 min read. Chichén Itzá, Mexico — At the spring ...