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Updates on excavation methods and physical evidence uncovered by researchers.

The Serpent Shadow of El Castillo: Archaeoastronomy and Architectural Intent

The Serpent Shadow of El Castillo: Archaeoastronomy and Architectural Intent

August 4, 2026 | Archaeology | Husai Anguiano Tamayo

The serpent shadow at El Castillo is created by sunlight interacting with the pyramid’s stepped terraces during the equinoxes. Recent studies suggest the phenomenon’s timing is more complex than previously believed, raising questions about Maya architectural intent.

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Maya Archaeoastronomy: How Architecture and the Sky Were Connected

Maya Archaeoastronomy: How Architecture and the Sky Were Connected

August 3, 2026 | Archaeology | Husai Anguiano Tamayo

An comprehensive examination of the archaeological evidence linking ancient Maya architecture to celestial cycles, including solar, lunar, and Venus alignments.

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Is the Kukulkan Shadow Really an Equinox Phenomenon? Archaeological Perspectives

Is the Kukulkan Shadow Really an Equinox Phenomenon? Archaeological Perspectives

August 2, 2026 | Archaeology | Husai Anguiano Tamayo

Recent archaeological studies challenge the popular belief that the serpent shadow at El Castillo occurs precisely on the equinox. New research suggests temporal patterns in light and shadow are more complex than previously understood, involving specific architectural orientations and acoustic phenomena.

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Maya Mathematics: Numbers, Zero and the Base-20 System

Maya Mathematics: Numbers, Zero and the Base-20 System

August 1, 2026 | Archaeology | Husai Anguiano Tamayo

An authoritative examination of the Maya numeral system, exploring its vigesimal base-20 structure, the invention of zero, and its critical role in calendar calculations and astronomy.

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  • Who Are the Lords of the Night? Maya Time Deities Explained
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