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"Equinox--The Mayan Astronomers"
Ancient stone masons built and aligned this stone pyramid centuries ago to project the sun's rays into a diamond-back rattlesnake of light and shadow.
On the morning and evenings of Equinox March 20, 21 and September 21, 22 thousands flock to Chichen Itza to view the same dramatic display.
In the spring, the sight is clearly visible in the early evening from mid to late February, and through mid-April. In the fall the appearence is visible from mid August through mid October.
For optimum viewing of the serpent of light, be near the great courtyard which faces the western facet of the Kukulkan Pyramid beginning at about four in the afternoon. The best viewing of the sight is from five days before until five days after Equinox. Needless to say, accomodations fill up fast! On the actual day of Equinox, people stake out their vantage point early in the day, as a great sea of humanity begins to deluge one of the great wonders of the world!
Another way to experience Equinox at Chichen Itza is through this exclusive, one-hour video tape. While easy to understand for the general public, the video accurately displays archaeoastronomical alignments in Chichen Itza which are unavailable elsewhere. Watch the setting Equinox sun pass through window #1 in the Observatory!--This is the only available video including these images. View El Castillo at the moment of Equinox from below, within, atop, and high above this pyramid, to reveal the awesome splendor of the event.
"Equinox" also contains equally beautiful segments on the nearby archaeological zone of Uxmal, which is a little over an hour by car from Piramide Inn Hotel, and Chichen Itza. Other video segments include the lush tropical rain forests of Palenque and Tikal, and the often-visited Carribean fortress of Tulum!
Aside from its mesmerizing cinematography, "Equinox" contains much scientific, archaeological, and anthropological information which is layered within the video so as to give each viewing new meaning. And what is the meaning of Chichen Itza? Was it a city? A university? ---A ceremonial center? A cultural center? A religious retreat? Or, perhaps all of the above? Judge for yourself.
Equinox, the Mayan Astronomers, has never been televised and is only currently available right here on the web through this offer. The normal $34.50 U.S. price will be automatically reduced to $30 U.S. including shipping anywhere in the world. Just fill out our web form, or tell us you saw it on the web!
Barry Hood, Producer, "Equinox"
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Mayan Archaeoastronomers 60 minute color video View the Mayan wonders of Chichen Itza, Tulum, Palenque, Tikal, Uxmal! See previously unphotographed astronomical alignments unavailable in any other video! And these alignments are explained in common terms. Perfect for the Yucatan tourist, and the amateur or professional Archaeologist alike! An incredibly beautiful and captivating video which you will watch again and again! "EQUINOX" examines the interweaving of Mayan culture, architecture and religion. We discover a unique relation with Mayan building and the universe. Mayan Astronomers built their ceremonial centers precisely in alignment with the rising and setting of the Sun, moon, stars, and planets! And in Mexico's showcase archaeological zone of Chichen Itza, they built a 25 meter high stone pyramid which is actually a giant calendar! Twice yearly at the solar Equinox, thousands flock to see the spectacular "serpent of light and shadow" at Chichen Itza. A rattlesnake light projection forms on the pyramid's staircase. At the "observatory" the sun sets through a slender opening on the evening of Equinox. This video contains the only available footage of these effects. The story is told in an easily understood, yet scientific manner, through original musical composition, smoothly flowing cinematography and factual and delightfully poetic script. |
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