A Weekend Seminar on the UT Austin Campus
THE ANCIENT
MAYA CALENDAR, ITS CONNECTION TO ASTRONOMY, AND THE 2012 CRAZE
JULY 16-17, 2011
Presented by Dr. Edwin Barnhart
A Chautauqua Program Seminar
Sponsored by the University of Texas at Austin Department Science and Mathematics Education
JULY 16-17, 2011
Presented by Dr. Edwin Barnhart
A Chautauqua Program Seminar
Sponsored by the University of Texas at Austin Department Science and Mathematics Education
Daily Hours: 9-4pm with an hour break for lunch
Cost: $140
Every seminar participant receives:
- A bound copy of the seminar's workbook
- The 2011 Mayan Calendar: A full color wall calendar providing the Maya date for every day of the year
SEMINAR SCHEDULE
Day 1: The Ancient Maya Calendar and Astronomy
In-depth instruction about how the Maya calendar works, including an honest discussion concerning what we still don't understand about its ancient origins. The second half of Day 1 will discuss what elements of the Maya ancient calendar are based on astronomy and how the Maya used it as a tool to further understand the movements of the night sky.
Day 2: The 2012 Craze and Modern Maya Beliefs
The morning of Day 2 will be dedicated to the topic of 2012 - the various theories coming out of the Western world, the evidence from ancient Maya hieroglyohic texts, and the notion that other ancient cultures support an "end date" of 2012. Day 2 will end with a explanation of how millions of modern Maya people of the Guatemalan highlands view their ancient calendar and why they consult Maya "Day Keeper" priests to undertsand the meaning and purpose of their lives on earth.
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Click here to fill out a UT Chautauqua Program registration form:2011 Chautauqua Program Registration Form
or contact Dr. Barnhart directly with questions at:
Dr. Ed Barnhart [e-mail]
Maya Exploration Center, Inc. is a Texas 501(c)(3) non profit corporation. As such, your donations are tax deductible. MEC will provide you with a receipt documenting your donation for your tax records.
