Ancient Mayan Calendar Artifact

A visual representation of the intricate ancient Mayan calendar system, featuring glyphs arranged in a compelling spiral, a linear column, and a smaller circular segment. The spiral path illustrates a flow of time with distinct Mayan day or period glyphs, culminating in a colorful central symbol. The vertical column prominently displays glyphs alongside the classic Mayan bar-and-dot numerical notation, essential for interpreting calendar dates and cycles. The smaller circular array further exemplifies the rich variety of symbols used in their sophisticated timekeeping and cosmological understanding.

mayan calendar - ancient civilization - glyphs - mesoamerica - timekeeping - spiral - artifact - cosmology