Observing a Solar Eclipse at an Ancient Maya Pyramid
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Published 2024-04-08
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One of the largest and most impressive ancient Maya cities in the Yucatán peninsula, Edzná was first settled in the preclassic period around 600 BC and flourished as a major local hub throughout the Classic period, being abandoned at the time of Spanish colonization. It is considered to be one of the most important Maya astronomical observation centers, and is designed to track the movement of the sun, moon, and other planets.
Normally empty and with few visitors due to its remote location, I went there during the solar eclipse of October 14th, 2023 and was one of the thousand visitors.
To learn more about the history of Edzná, check out the episode about made by @mexicounexplained :
• Edzná, Land of the Seven Provinces: M...
An interesting newspaper article about the site from 1984:
www.upi.com/Archives/1984/09/24/Ancient-lunar-obse…
A brief academic article about the city’s significance as an astronomical observatory explaining in detail how it worked:
www.revistascisan.unam.mx/Voices/pdfs/8117.pdf
A bilingual book in English and Spanish written by the head archeologist who excavated the site, detailing the buildings at the site and the artifacts that were found there. Information about the obsidian trade with Teotihuacan in the chapter starting page 115:
archive.org/details/edzna-benavides-c.-1997/page/9…
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All Comments (21)
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I will be shouting "THIS IS THE LAND OF GARTER SNAKES AND TICKS" from NY for today's eclipse. Loved the video.
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This was your best video yet. I like how you added all the personal touches throughout, and your narration is superb, as always. Thank you for the shout-out at the end! Much appreciated. Keep going.
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Wow dude, the fact that you tried the obsidian thing blows my mind. I just experience the totality yesterday in my hometown. It was a heck of an awesome experience!
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My dads side are from the Wixáaritari nation out of Nayarit, never knew about it & now have a picture of my great grandpa wearing his Mara'kame/shaman regalia holding his violin & a M1911 tucked in his waist. I didnt grow up around my indigenous family so i dont know much about their beliefs with the eclipse, but one thing i can say is that the Mayans are highly skilled in astronmy & such, really wish i could experienced it in Mexico, but i went to Russellville, Ar yesterday, total eclipse, so many thoughts of what the Mayan, Mexicas & other nations were thinking during an eclipse.. Appreciate the video btw, keep it up, new sub!
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That's really amazing viewing the eclipse through obsidian like that I would have never of thought of something like that 😅. I love learning about the ancient past, new subscriber!
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I’ve been following the work of Luke Caverns for a while now. I just figured I’d look up the Maya and now you have come into my recommended feed. Will be following your work now too. Thank you for this.
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You’re awesome, that was an amazing experience you shared
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What a Timeless experience excellent video thank you for sharing
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Pyramid Review, Your the Best!!!
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I love this so much and your teachings about Edzna … I would love to go there and what an experience. I’m so happy they were able to organize this and see the eclipse over the pyramids for the first time in 100 years.
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Thank you for your video, Its amazing to see the lanscape the pyramid right now... ❤ From Indonesia. ❤
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I climbed to the top of the pyramid of the sun at Teotihuacan, in the year 2010. Fascinating presentation, thank you.
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Navajo teachings tell us to go inside during solar eclipse. That self reflection and a rebirth is the key.
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Hey...BRUDER...Thanks a lot for sharing this amazing experience through your camera.....YOU DO REALLY CONVEY A WONDER FEELING. It's great that you know MAYA LANGUAGE.....YOU GOT A FORMER FOLLOWER......🇺🇸🇲🇽🇺🇸🇲🇽🇺🇸🇲🇽🇺🇸🇲🇽🇺🇸🤜🤛
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Thank you for all the info, time, effort, travel, HEAT. !!!!! Explaining things !!!!! Great filming !!!! TERESA HAYWARD CALIFORNIA USA
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This is beautiful and breathtaking!!! ❤️
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that was beautiful. What a party! Today I observed 95% totality in my city using a shadowbox, and those special glasses. I hope to be able to afford travel to see the next eclipse and experience 100% totality. The Mayan culture is fascinating, they really did have a good thing going.
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Thank you for sharng your experience.
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I wanna Explore and see the world so badly, thank you for this video it's beautiful
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Thank you this is beautifully done .
