San Miguel de Cozumel in Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Yucatan Peninsula (The Southeast)

Tzolkin

Photographed by James Hulse, February 7, 2023

1. Tzolkin Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The 260-day long Tzolkin calendar is the most used by the Mayan people. They used it to rule their agricultural activities, their religious ceremonies and family traditions, since the life of the Mayans was already predestined by the Tzolkin corresponding to their date of birth. Tzolkin counts from 1 to 13 and has 20 names for the different days, each represented by individual glyphs. After finishing a 260-day cycle, it starts over. The Glyphs and the name of each Kin (day) are:

GRUBE, Nikola (2011), The Mayans, an Ancient Civilization. (2nd issue). P.p. 439. Potsdam, Germany: h.f. ullman publishing.

Spanish:
El calendario Tzolkin de 260 días es el más usado por los pueblos del mundo maya. Lo usaban para regir los tiempos de su quehacer agricola, su ceremonial religioso y sus tradiciones familiares, pues la vida del hombre maya estaba predestinada por el día del Tzolkin que correspond & laaste de su nacimiento. Esta cuenta consta de los números del 1 al 13 y 20 nombres para los días representados asimismo por glifos individuales. Después el ciclo de 260 días a su vez se repite. Los glifos y los nombres de los Kin o días son:

GRUBE, Nikola (2011). Los Mayas, una civilización milionaria (ed 2). P.p. 439. Potsdam, Alemania: h.f. ullman publishing.

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This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 20° 28.71′ N, 86° 58.453′ W. Marker is in San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo, in Cozumel. It is at the intersection of Carretera Costera Sur and Av Claudio Canto on Carretera Costera Sur. The marker is located in central section of the International Cruise Terminal Cozumel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Carr Costera Sur 6, San Miguel de Cozumel QR 77675, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Mexican Maya Heartland

and on the Yucatán Peninsula.

Globally, it is on the Caribbean Sea,

in North America,

in Mesoamerica,

in a Gulf of Mexico state,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Haab (here, next to this marker); Temple of Kukulkán, Chichén Itzá, Yucatan (a few steps from this marker); Hunab Ku, The One God / Hunab Ku, Dios Solitario

Photographed by James Hulse, February 7, 2023

2. Tzolkin Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Chak Mo'ol (within shouting distance of this marker); Pyramid of the Magician, Uxmal, Yucatan. / Templo del Mago, Uxmal, Yucatán. (within shouting distance of this marker); Kimi, God of Death / Kimi, Dios de la muerte (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Classic Dintel / Dintel clásico temprano (within shouting distance of this marker); Throne 1, Yokib, Piedras Negras, Guatemala / Trono 1, Yokib, Piedras Negras, Guatemala (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Miguel de Cozumel.

Also see . . . Tzolkʼin. Wikipedia

The tzolkʼin, the basic cycle of the Maya calendar, is a preeminent component in the society and rituals of the ancient and the modern Maya. The tzolkʼin is still used by several Maya communities in the Guatemalan highlands. While its use has been spreading in this region, this practice is opposed by Evangelical Christian converts in some Maya communities.

(Submitted on January 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Closeup of the 20 Tzolkin Glyphs image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 7, 2023

3. Closeup of the 20 Tzolkin Glyphs

Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 335 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on January 16, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.