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201252 minPGdocumentary

2012: The Beginning

201252 minPGdocumentary

December 21, 2012, marks a date identified by the Maya nearly 1,400 years ago, sparking debate over its significance and meaning.

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December 21, 2012, marks a date identified by the Maya nearly 1,400 years ago, sparking debate over its significance and meaning.

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Shannon Kringdirector

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Archaeologists and scholars gather to discuss December 21, 2012, a date marked by the ancient Maya nearly 1,400 years ago. The film investigates Sacred Maya texts and their interpretations of this date. Experts travel to the origins of the Maya Long Count Calendar, visiting sacred ceremonies and examining beliefs held by contemporary Maya. Their insights reveal a date shrouded in mystery, sparking varied interpretations of its significance.

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