The Calendar Round

The Calendar Round is the Mayan cycle of 52 years. The period of the Calendar Round is based on the Tzolk'in calendar of 260 days and the Haab' calendar of 365 days. One Calendar Round cycle includes 18980 distinct dates, so that each day’s position in the calendars repeats itself only once every 52 solar years.

The end of Calendar Round cycle was significant to the Mayans. Every 52 years the Maya extinguished all of their fires. Then they brought a new fire from one location into all the villages and cities.

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Mayan Calendar Round Links

The Mayan Calendar Round - Exploratorium

Mayan Calendar - Hanksville.org

Maya calendar - Artemaya

Maya Calendar Round - About.com

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