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The order of days
Book • 2011
In *The Order of Days*, David Stuart delves into the intellectual achievements of ancient Maya timekeeping and their unique worldview.
He addresses the 2012 hysteria, clarifying what the Maya meant and how their concepts of time are more impressive than popularly claimed.
Stuart emphasizes that the Maya were remarkable for their human achievements, not mystical claims.
He addresses the 2012 hysteria, clarifying what the Maya meant and how their concepts of time are more impressive than popularly claimed.
Stuart emphasizes that the Maya were remarkable for their human achievements, not mystical claims.
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246 | David Stuart on Time and Science in Maya Civilization