The Mayan calendar was significant for
A)demonstrating an advanced understanding of astronomy.
B) included a "long count" calendar based on 5,200 years cycles.
C) held the key to deciphering the hieroglyphic tablets found in Palenque.
D) measured time dating back to August of 3114 b.c.e.
E) all of these.

Question

​The Mayan calendar was significant for
A)​demonstrating an advanced understanding of astronomy.
B) included a "long count" calendar based on 5,200 years cycles.
C) held the key to deciphering the hieroglyphic tablets found in Palenque.
D) measured time dating back to August of 3114 b.c.e.
E) all of these.

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The Mayan calendar was significant for its advanced understanding of astronomy, including the "long count" calendar based on 5,200 year cycles. It is also used to measure time dating back to August of 3114 b.c.e. Additionally, it is believed to hold the key to deciphering the hieroglyphic tablets found in Palenque. Therefore, all of these statements are true regarding the significance of the Mayan calendar.

​The Mayan Calendar Was Significant for

The Mayan Calendar Was Significant for