Chichen Itza is the origin of the Mayan calendar almost 4,000 years ago. The number zero came from Chichen Itza pyramid. The monument has 91 steps on 4 sides totaling 354. With the last single step on top, the total is 365 days for the year in one solar year cycle. The lunar cyle is symbolized by 9 larger steps. On the equinox, an image of a serpent's shadow illuminates on lenght of the pyramid steps. Next equinox is Septmber 2005 .
My sister, Jo Ann Boyd, and I went to The Yucatan Peninsula to see what we could see.
We climbed Chichen Itza Monument Pyramid near Progresso (North side of the peninsula). This autumn equinox will be the last time anyone will be allowed to climb this ancient Mayan site. We were guided by Mayans and even learned s few Mayan words.
It was very hot, wet, sweat pouring off every one.It's amazing to think people could perform hard labor in sweltering weather as this.
This fall equinox, 2005, will be the last time anyone will be able to climb Chichen Itza. It will be protected for the sacred site and monument it is.
There is a prophecy of the Mayans of 2012, which is subject of interpretation and translation.
Their hieroglyphics include the snake, feathered eagle, and jaguar.
Quetzecoatal, a native god, is represented by these animals.
The calendar is based on the sun, with 365 days in the year, and the moon, of 28 days in the lunar cycle.
There were iguanas and native birds throughout the area. The government is making great efforts to excavate these pyramids in this area, working with National Geographic Society. These monuments made up a tremendous city headed by Montezuma.
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