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Anthropological Museum, Mexico
City. 1500 A.D.
A
museum quality replica of this famous Aztec sun calendar is a prefect
conversation starter and a symbol of ancient times! Bring a little history to
your home today with an ancient Aztec artifact!
The
Aztec calendar set out the mathematical formulas according to which the
whole universe was organized and which governed the actions of men and
Gods alike. This ancient calendar is actually two: the Xiupohualli or the
count of the days and the Tonalpohualli or the count of destiny. The calendar
had to be consulted through the priests before anyone could engagie in any
activity whether it was farming, warfare, religion or commerce.
In
addition to the count of the days, the Pre-Columbain calendar also has
astronomical data like the phases of the moon and Venus and the years of
Mercury and Mars. The calendar also mentions the four eras of humanity known
as "suns" before our own: all ended in cataclysm. The sun that is now ours,
the fifth one, Nahui Ollin ("four earthquake") is supposed to end by
cataclysmic earthquakes. The Aztecs attributed the invention of the calendar
to the God Quetzalcoatl.
The
original artifact weighs 25 tons and has a diameter of eleven feet.
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Features
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- Features exceptional details
- Will enhance your home decor with a bit of ancient history
- Makes a stunning gift
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Specifications
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Size |
10" |
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Material |
Casting stone |
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Finish |
Antique stone |
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