Maya Civilization : Did They Predict the End of the World in 2012?

Did the Maya Civilization really predict the end of the world in 2012? For years, December 21, 2012 was connected with one of the most famous end-of-the-world theories in modern history. But what did the Maya Calendar actually mean? In this documentary, we explore the real story behind the Maya Civilization, their advanced mathematics, astronomy, writing system and complex understanding of time. We look at the Maya Long Count Calendar, the 13 Bak'tun cycle and the ancient inscriptions connected with the famous 2012 date. We also explore how a major calendrical cycle was later interpreted as an apocalypse by the modern world. But the story of the Maya is much bigger than 2012. From their powerful ancient cities and monumental pyramids to their mathematics, astronomy, writing, agriculture and cultural traditions, the Maya left behind one of the most fascinating civilizations in human history. We also explore what happened to the great Maya cities, why some urban centers declined, and how Maya people, languages and traditions continued long after the Classic Maya period. Topics Covered: Maya Civilization and its history Maya Calendar and the 2012 date Maya Long Count Calendar The 13 Bak'tun cycle December 21, 2012 Maya astronomy and mathematics Maya writing and inscriptions Tortuguero Monument 6 The 2012 end-of-the-world theory The origins of the Maya apocalypse story The decline of Maya cities Maya culture and traditions Modern Maya people Ancient Maya civilization The truth behind the 2012 mystery Watch until the end to understand what 2012 actually meant and why the real story of the Maya Civilization is far more fascinating than the apocalypse myth. #MayaCivilization #MayaCalendar #2012 #AncientCivilizations #AncientHistory