The Maya and Aztec were the first civilization to develop a numeric calendar. Consisting of 3 cycles, and also lining up with planetary movements. Some experts are astounded to how accurately it matches up with our modern calendar. Such a meaningful piece to make. The colour was inspired by the value the Maya gave to jade. It symbolizes wealth, fertility and was associated with life and death. It therefore possessed high religious and spiritual importance amongst royalty. It also was used by one

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