We’ve been hearing about the end of the world for quite some time, now, right? It might come by meteor; it may be the result of a nuclear war; it could be a slow but definite deterioration of our Ozone layer. Whatever the cause may (or may not) be, people are obsessed with the idea of the end of the world. What makes the Ancient Mayan predictions of doomsday any different from these other catastrophically deadly potentials? The date.
The difference with the Ancient Mayan prophecies, as opposed to other end of the world predictions, is a precise account of when life as we know it will cease to exist. No one can say exactly when or if a meteor will hit. We can only speculate as to when a nuclear war might erupt. We’re still learning about the Ozone layer and whether or not we can reverse the damage done, but we cannot say precisely if or when it will collapse. However, the Ancient Mayans pin-pointedly predicted one specific date, thousands of years into their own future, when we will face the end of the world as we know it. Furthermore, this date is frighteningly close: December 22, 2012.
How exactly did an ancient people prophesy such a future? The answer is in the codices, a collection of writings created by this past civilization, the most famous of which is the Dresden Codex.
The Dresden codex aimed its sights at the stars, the planets, the sun, the moon, and space-related phenomenon. In this hieroglyphic script, the Ancient Mayans used mathematical and astrological genius to formulate an advanced working of the calendar. Contrary to popular belief, the Ancient Mayans did not invent the calendar, but they did perfect it to such a degree that their calendar system measured time and planetary occurrences more accurately than the calendar we use today. They also are responsible for our current understanding of the zodiac, based on a 12-part division of the sky. If you wake up in the morning and read your horoscope, you can thank the Ancient Mayans. But who were these people, and why should we be concerned about their predictions for our future?
No one knows exactly when the Ancient Mayans began making their mark on history, but we do know they were most successful in Mesoamerica somewhere around 2600 BC. (4,607 years ago), and peaking at around A.D. 250 (1,757 years ago) in present day Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Western Honduras, El Salvador, and Northern Belize. Most archeological findings date the most significant productivity of the Ancient Mayans in what is known as the Classic Period, A.D. 250-900 (1,107 years ago). We also know that during their near five-thousand-year reign, the Ancient Mayans accomplished remarkable feats in the written language, mathematics, astronomy, astrology, art, architecture, agriculture, and much more.
The years between 2600 B.C. and 100 A.D. were, for the most part, the golden years for the Maya civilization. With the introduction of the Omelc civilization in 2000 B.C., Mayan culture expanded. Extensive trade routes were built, knowledge and goods exchanged, and farming was established throughout Maya regions. This is when writing was developed in Mesopotamia, when the first solar calendars were carved in stone, and when the Maya set their spiritual, religious, and political roots in a hierarchal system governed by nobles and kings. This is also the time when their greatest pyramids and observatories were created.
The Ancient Mayan structures were remarkable in their own right due to their seemingly perfect alignment, their awe-inspiring size, their attention to detail, the exquisite artwork and architecture, and the products they developed and learned to work within their buildings, such as plaster. Several of the buildings are even more mysterious in that they produce certain effects, such as the sound of a chirping bird, or the shadow of a snake slithering up their slopes during specific times of the year. But what’s even more astounding is that the Ancient Mayans created these elaborate pyramids and observatories without the use of metal tools!
Ancient Maya religions are still not completely understood, but it is clear that the Maya people honored, worshipped, and made sacrifices to many gods – gods that, unlike individual entities, are thought to have the ability to merge and morph with one another as needed or appropriate to portray differing aspects. The Mayans were also heavily founded in beliefs in the supernatural. Because the Mayans understood all things to work in cycles, good and evil were not set concepts, which could be how they justified, in part, their acts of human sacrifice.
Everything, to the Mayans, had a pattern of moving in cycles. This helped with their advancements in farming and their understanding of the movements of the heavens and the Earth. Combined, their knowledge of astrology, astronomy, mathematics, time, their spiritual and supernatural beliefs, as well as their understanding of cyclical patterns, is what led to the creation of the Dresden Codex.
The Maya didn’t just work with one calendar, but instead had a multitude of ways they dissected, analyzed, and measured time. They had two yearly cycles, one known as the Tzolkin, measuring 260 days; and the other being the Haab, of 360 days. These two calendars worked directly with the movements of Venus and Mars, and with a “special” number of 1,366,560 days, a number that is not yet fully understood by modern researchers. But then there was a third form of measuring time, and this third form is the one with which we’re most concerned. A person could easily spend ample time of their own trying to understand the complex intricacies of the Ancient Mayan calendars, but to suit the purpose of understanding the Dresden Codex in relation to doomsday predictions, we can simplify as follows, based on the third form of Ancient Mayan time measurement.
The Ancient Mayans began with a start date, known as the birth of Venus, which is understood as 3114 B.C, the beginning of time recorded. As with our calendars today, the Ancient Mayan calendars were divided into what can be identified as months and years. The months measured 20 days, and the years consisted of 360 days. The Ancient Mayan calendar then exceeded the calendars of today, grouping together even longer periods of time, the first being known as the kuton and measuring 7,200 days; and the second, called the baktun, measuring 144,000 days.
Another number relevant to the Mayans that we don’t yet fully understand is the number 13 (superstition, perhaps?). They believed that after 13 buktuns, each buktun measuring 144,000 days, would be the end of a cycle – or, as many of today’s time understand it, the end of the world. By doing the math, we are able to understand that the end of this time period translates to December 22, 2012. Some accounts suggest December 21, others pinpoint December 23, but that may depend largely on geographic location. Nonetheless, we are faced with potential drastic change in December of 2012. As of the writing of this article, according to the Dresden Codex, the end of the world is roughly five and a half years away.
No one disputes the advanced workings of the Ancient Mayan civilization. We’re all impressed with the knowledge they possessed and how they chose to apply that knowledge. However, how or where they gained such knowledge is open for debate, with theories ranging from simple and natural evolution, to involvement from alien beings. Adding to the mystery of this ancient people are findings such as the Crystal Skulls in locations close to Mayan ruins. These unexplained crystal skulls are said to possess certain metaphysical or paranormal attributes, such as psychic communications. Science is puzzled over the skulls because no one has yet been able to determine exactly how or when the skulls were created because they reflect absolutely no signs of tool markings. As with any unexplained, potentially paranormal phenomena, several theories have been laid out, including that the crystal skulls, once they’ve all been found and united, will unveil great knowledge capable of saving humankind. Naturally, it is suspected that the year 2012 may not be the end of the world, but may in fact be the end of the world as we know it, marking the beginning of a new way of life on earth.
Even though scientists and archeologists have learned a great deal about the Ancient Mayans, how and where they lived, and have been able to, in part, decipher the Dresden Codex, there are still many holes in the doomsday prediction pointing to 2012. One of the most important factors to keep in mind is that though several codices are believed to have existed, only a few of those remain – and even fewer are accessible to us. Many of the codices were lost or destroyed by time or conflict with other ancient civilizations. Others are currently protected as sacred text by the Elders in modern day Mayan cultures whom are not willing to share the extent of their knowledge. Taking this into consideration, we have to rationalize that we only have a small portion of the information on which the Ancient Mayans founded their belief systems and civilizations. We may have a list of ingredients, but we are lacking the full recipe! We cannot logically reason that we can formulate a crystal clear understanding based on a portion of ancient information taken out of context.
Will the crystal skulls found around Ancient Mayan ruins come together alas in 2012, shining upon us their wisdom and glory, paving the way to a new way of life? Is 2012 the date the alien nations will reunite on our planet to share with us their technology? Is the world itself destined to die five years from now? Or are we setting ourselves into a panic based on insubstantial evidence? Only time will tell.
By Wendi Friend
Lol, course’ what cogwheel said actually made sense. However, sometimes even under a false alarm, things can still go wrong. It’s best that we get rid of our ignorance here and now, once and for all. People like to think that this doesn’t happen or that won’t happen, but I’m pretty sure that if we’re to even be a bit cautious, things might not go as wrong. Ok, maybe the Mayans’ calenders could portray another meaning, but how about the Bible and other sources? They’re all decoded in saying that 2012 is MOST LIKELY going to occur…it’s a theory. Plus, tons of networks, tons of sources and people wouldn’t panic without a reason…there must be something…just be cautious, it won’t hurt, will it? Well, at least if it did happen, there will be less people running around and screaming their heads off…
Didn’t we all freak out on new years of the millenium? and look what happened NOTHING!!!!!!!!! don’t freak out over stuff you can’t control. Just make sure you’re ready to die everyday no matter what.
They found modern tool marks on every single one of the skulls studied. Look at the references on Wikipedia or the studies done by the Smithsonian Institute for the exact details.
is this right or wrong? i feel that it’s right and i feel that it’s wrong.
are the crystal skulls even real?
just be ready for anything in life. be ready to die, be ready for anything. if this is true, then be ready. if it’s not true still be ready.
all of us around the world don’t want to die. so be ready for anything.
it just like fullmetal alchemist, Holhemhiem said when you work hard you will gain something, equivalent trade.
just like here, when god made us we were not immortals we were just mortals. so we live, and we die. enjoy life, just do what you have to do. when god created man they betrayed him almost all betrayed him.
he made the world perfect but man used oil, gasoline and all pollution that can harm our planet.
don’t worry guys so written it’s written. lets enjoy todays life with your family and friends and enjoy it till december 12/20/2012. Up until then don’t waste your time, ok. that’s right god made the world perfect and clean and gave it to us but we made it dirty. so lets face the consequences, ok.
dont worry to all… enjoy what we are doing until december 21 2012… lets face all the consequences and the truth. Expect the unexpected things…
I LOVE YOU ALL GUYS UNTIL 2012
What the Mayan’s understood was long cycles of time, since they passed down records of past events from generation to generation. And most likely from other civilizations who lived before them. And the reasons they were able to predict future events is because it’s happened all before.
And what we can expect, which they did not fully understand, was that every so many thousands of years our entire solar system passes through condensed fields of energy. Which is caused by higher levels of particles out in space. Some theorize that its a wave of intelligent energy coming from the center of our Galaxy. Sort of like how a pebble causes ripples on a pond. And when we get close to the most highest concentration of this energy it excites everything in the solar system. Most people don’t realize that all the planets and even the sun are experiencing global warming. And we experience a feeling of acceleration, as if everything is speeding up, especially technology. The Mayan’s knew how this would effect us since it’s happened at least 4 other times in their recorded history. When we finally do pass through this energy field(that is if we don’t destroy ourselves first)we will experience a very rapid evolutionary advancement. We will evolve very quickly to the next stage of evolution. Ever wonder how ancient cultures advanced very rapidly in written language, mathematics, astronomy, astrology, art, architecture, agriculture, and much more? As far as what exactly will happen know one knows for sure because we are creating our future by our collective consciousness. And if enough people wake-up to the knowledge of what’s really going on and not just take the main stream media’s point of view, This just might be a very exciting event.
check this out …… and prepared for worst (hopefully we need not to encounter one)
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/11/091106-2012-end-of-world-myths.html
RIC and Jessa crisandra limos – did you know how many times people have predicted a doomsday? they predicted 1666, 1910, 1924, 1954, 1990, 2000. But are we still here? yes. so STOP WORRYING!!!!
……………………yeah ure ryt…………….ummnnnn.my sister said if u r soon 2 be ded…………tryd on with s_x… =)
Yeah, but the Mayan calender goes on so that’s wrong. Also, they thought that where they lived was the whole world, so maybe in 2012 we should stay away from Mexico.
NOOO its COMPLETELY wrong im sure about that from the Islam religion. if you don’t believe me then after December 2012 you shall enter the Islam:), No one would ever know what will happen in future except ALLAH (GOD). so please DON’T panic!, and stop saying craps!
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THE RELIGION AND SCIENCE CONNECT! BIBLE CODE UNLOCKED!-According to the Bible the world has been created in six days, but according to the Science this process has taken billions of years. If we exclude the difference in time and we pay attention to the SEQUENCE, we will see that there is no contradiction between both, but only the question-why in the Bible things happened so fast? There is an answer and it’s in the Bible itself. Moses described the creation from his own sight as an eyewitness. Where and when he saw It, how could he have seen something happen before his existence? Answer:For forty days he has been at the mount Sinai where he got information about the past, present and future. The Creation had been REcreated to him in six days there, he had seen how the already existing world had been made. The long process of evolution had been shown to him in the first six days and the SEVENTH day had been dedicated to human’s appearing. After that he had seen the difference between Adam’s origin and Eve’s one. Adam comes from the dirt in the process of evolution, but Eve comes from DNA material out his body, which marks another jump for the evolution or in other words-the missing section of the chain which Science is looking for. The Creation continue and The Next Jump Is Coming…2012 ?!
One thing I give the Mayans credit for is the observation of cycles. Of course, they’re not the only ones who have done this. Ancient explorers and medieval marines observed the cycles in the sky to navigate around the world. One question still resonate though is how the Mayans came to a conclusion that the world will end. Either that or we are simply misinterpreting the 2012 predictions.
2012 is going to be something of a milestone of our universe… Nibiru?! Perhaps the prediction is correct, just look at the night sky, see anything unusual?! A ‘star’ that gets bigger by the month? What would that be? Go figure yourself or put 2 and 2 together!
‘the star’ has been there for a long time and our Government, not trying to get us panic, is not going to announce what will it be until it gets too close to earth so they can’t hide any more… I so believe its a new beginning!
2012 is to nice of a number for such prophecy!
.guyx.i dont know what im going to do if the 2012 is really……………
For anyone convinced that the world will end shortly: obviously you won’t be needing any money after your death, so perhaps you wouldn’t mind transferring it into my bank account to arrive the day after you believe the world will end (December 24th 2012).
I have lived through several predicted ends of the world so far. I really don’t know why I should be influenced by the opinions of a race who unfortunately passed into oblivion as a distinct race several hundred years ago. They practiced human sacrifice and had all sorts of disgusting habits. Why on earth should we venerate a race who were far less sophisticated than the Romans or Greeks? An ancient Greek (Eratosthenes Born. 276 bc) managed to accurately calculate the tilt of the Earth, the size of the Earth and the distance from the sun to the Earth he also invented the leap day! I would consider these achievements considerably superior to anything the Mayans did. What is it with people who consider ancient races had some magical powers?
I have been intrigued by the dizzying turmoil of world events; natural, financial, and societal, and created this video to explore both the causes and solutions.
It is titled:
’2012 Mayan Calendar – A Schedule to Enlightened Consciousness’ and is in two parts:
Part 1:The Calendar Explained: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd_hbRUgvDE
Part 2: Intuition and the Heart: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDhTmGWwrn4
I have just watched the videos. You mentioned Oct. 2011 but you did not go any futher with that. Could you please inform me of what you have come to know or might know of what is being said of Oct. 2011. I ask because of what happened to me in May. I do not want to elaborate on that at this time, I have told some and i have written it down. I would like to share with you. I have not included my email above can you relply to my comment here? I am not familair with these sort of sights and I don’t want my email all over the place. I looked up Mayans because I was wondering there relationship to the bible. I am no scholoar on the bible, I just know what has happened to me when it comes to the Holy Spirit.
And yes, this connection of the heart is true. It is amazing what you have said about the heart and what I have come to understand about the heart and the conncetion to God and peace in the heart. That is all I will say on that, because i know the unbelievers, I used to be one of them.
I wrote a reply on the older comment page, maybe you all should take a moment to read.
I will say this, the only thing one must know is there was a creator, call it what ever you choose, God is great enough to handle that. If you want to know how to feel safe even in a time when disaster is happening, then you will have to say to this Creater, please help me to believe, help me to have faith. If this powerful Creator hears this from you, if he knows it is true from your heart, not your pride, ego or vanity, but true heart, he will give you peace and joy, and when this Wind comes that will bring much fear, you will not have to worry. This peace I am talking about you can not make happen, only the Creator, and I call him GOD, LORD, Jesus Christ. You, just need to call him and ask for Faith, Creator, Powerful Force, God , Budda, Allah, he does not care of your not knowing his real name, he just wants to hear you are ready to open your heart to him. He will do the rest… He will judge. Not man, not any group, not any religion.
Let me know how you feel after October 2011 comes around.
Be good, be glad, be happy you have access to God. Whats holding you back?
What a load of bullocts