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How the Mayans were able to accurately predict solar eclipses for centuries

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How the Mayans were able to accurately predict solar eclipses for centuries

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The Maya Civilization, from Central America, was one of the most advanced ancient civilizations, known for its significant achievements in astronomy and mathematics. This includes accurate calendars and detailed celestial records, but scientists don't fully understand all the details of their calculations. However, new research is shedding light on how they predicted future eclipses with remarkable accuracy.

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    TL;DR it was the sacrifices

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