August 11, 3114 BCE
The Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, used by several pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations, notably the Maya, begins.
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On August 11, in the year 3114 BCE:
The Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, used by several pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations, notably the Maya, begins.
In the history of the Americas, the pre-Columbian era, also known as the pre-contact era, pre-Hispanic or as the pre-Cabraline era specifically in Brazil, spans from the initial peopling of the Americas in the Upper Paleolithic to the onset of European colonization, which began with Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492.
Why August 11, 3114 BCE matters:
The Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, used by several pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations, notably the Maya, begins.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: August 11, 3114 BCE
The ancient world built many of the foundations still visible today: writing systems, calendars, engineering methods, and enduring cultural traditions.
The event on this day: The Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, used by several pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations, notably the Maya, begins.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-Columbian_era (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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