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About Uncovering The Mysteries Of The Maya Calendar | Decoding Baqtun | Odyssey

The Maya calendar gripped the world in 2012 but has since faded into the cultural shadows. What is the history behind this system and does is hold a greater meaning? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Uncovering The Mysteries Of The Maya Calendar | Decoding Baqtun | Odyssey is presented by Odyssey - Ancient History Documentaries. Its listed runtime is 82 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Uncovering The Mysteries Of The Maya Calendar | Decoding Baqtun | Odyssey
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Society
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82 minutes
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English

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