Aztec WWWWWH Blog Post- Aztec Calendar

Aztec WWWWWH Blog Post

Aztec Calendar:

• What is the Aztec Calendar and how did it work?

The Aztecs used a very intricate way of tracking the days. They followed two main calendars which are both similar to the calendars we use today. One calendar was sacred and consisted of 20 days in every 13 months, equaling 360 days. The other calendar was agricultural or solar calendar and consisted of 20 days in every 18 months, equaling 365 days. This meant that every 52 years the calendars would start on the same day; when this happened, a ceremony would be held to celebrate- this day of celebration is called the Fire ritual. 

• Who created the Calendar?

it is unknown who exactly created the stone Calendar  but by the intricate craving, whoever did had knowledge of geometry as well as knowledge of craftsmanship. 

• When was the calendar created?

The artist carved the Aztec calendar stone in 1479. 




• Where was the Calendar Created?  

Originally located in the main ceremonial plaza of Tenochtitlan. It was uncovered in Mexico City in 1790.

• Why was it created; what was the use?

The use of the aztec calendar weas to track the days, and It is believed by archeologists that the Aztec calendar was derived from the Maya system. The Aztecs followed two main calendars which are both similar to the calendars we use today.  

• How was the Calendar created?

 It was carved from basalt - a solidified lava, this being an area where volcanos were common.