El CastilloOne of the first Mayan Calendars was actually shown through the most well-known pyramid during the reign of Mayan civilization, El Castillo. El Castillo was used as a calendar that demonstrated the Mayan's astronomical findings. The structure is a symbol for these findings with the moon and the solar system utlilized. These include the following:
4 Stairs of 91 steps and a step at the tip= the 365 solar days in a year 4 Stairs of 91 Steps = the number of the days that separate the four phases of solar cycle The solar calendar was used by the Mayans to help decide on seasonal harvest times and when to perform ceremonies and important rituals. Below is the Pyramid El Castillo, located in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico |