Summary December 21, 2012. This date, identified by the Maya nearly 1,400 years ago, has in recent years become the source of great curiosity and debate. Some believe it will bring catastrophic events. Others, an era of enlightenment. But what did the ancient Maya themselves believe? In 2012: THE BEGINNING, we travel the world to examine what the Sacred Maya texts really say. Throughout, our journey is guided by noted archaeologists, scholars, and the living Maya, who take us into the field--to the very origins of the Maya Long Count Calendar--and into their lives and sacred ceremonies. Together, these people from very different worlds shed light on a date that has long been shrouded in mystery and intrigue. View more details
Directed : Shannon Kring
Written : Shannon Kring
Stars : John Major Jenkins Geoff Stray Tata José Soc Chivalán Lina Barrios
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Jun 12, 2012
Countries of origin : United States Germany Finland Mexico Guatemala Honduras
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Production companies : WildHeart Vision
Summary December 21, 2012. This date, identified by the Maya nearly 1,400 years ago, has in recent years become the source of great curiosity and debate. Some believe it will bring catastrophic events. Others, an era of enlightenment. But what did the ancient Maya themselves believe? In 2012: THE BEGINNING, we travel the world to examine what the Sacred Maya texts really say. Throughout, our journey is guided by noted archaeologists, scholars, and the living Maya, who take us into the field--to the very origins of the Maya Long Count Calendar--and into their lives and sacred ceremonies. Together, these people from very different worlds shed light on a date that has long been shrouded in mystery and intrigue. View more details
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Jun 12, 2012
Countries of origin : United States Germany Finland Mexico Guatemala Honduras
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Production companies : WildHeart Vision
