Xochicalco
Xochicalco: place in the house of flowers.
Founded in 200 BC, had the greatest splendor between 650 and 900 d. C. This place is characterized by its buildings to be a celestial vantage point of the most interesting in Mexico.
The world view of its ancient inhabitants allowed to embed the regular movement of the stars of its geographic around this extraordinary urbanization that even today we can admire. Xochicalco is in Mexican state of Morelos is one of those places Heritage . Its privileged position above the top of a big hill, as well as to dominate a vast landscape and allow easy defense, then complemented with the astronomical and geographical observation. Demonstrating great insight developed in the past thousands of years by the Mesoamerican people in their world view to introduce concepts related to the space-time-ritual landscape.
The complex of Plaza de la Estela de los dos Glyphosate, for example, is an observatory that calibrates the horizontal calendar year. In the field of play Pelota during the days of the equinox in the stone rings places on the wall one can observe the solar disk exactly in the center of these circles. The pyramid of las Serpientes Emplumadas with its inclination and its glyph is a huge calendar.
The Acropolis is an observatory Paso Cenital (step of the zenith, or when the sun is vertically above the observer's head) as well as Cueva Astronomical a cave where you can enjoy a great beam of sunlight perpendicular.
The Paso Cenicial only occurs in areas of the tropics during the solstice summer (20 or June 21) and on two other occasions: the past May 15 and July 29 the next (respectively arrival of the rains and the growth of corn, which is essential for the survival of this ancient civilization). The schedule was so divided in periods of 52 days (between May 15 and the solstice) and 260 from the solstice to the next first period of Cenital Paso.
260 is a significant number of this calendar which used two wheels: a 365-day and the other fact of which 260 met the same day ( Fuego Nuevo ) after 52 years of the calendar of 365 days and 73 years in one to 260 days.
same number that were also used for other types of astronomical calculations: 52 days 52 years, 260 days, 73 days, 73 years, 8 * 52 is equivalent to 5 rotations of Venus, 3 * 260 is equivalent to a rotation of Mars, etc..
Xochicalco short, has many examples, materialized in his art and his architecture, Mesoamerican concepts associated with the timing and the movement of the stars.
A wonderful harmony between urban and firmament. A must-visit site
especially in this period.
Merry Solstice to all!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Marine Vinyl As Shower Enclosure
HOME
Our home ground. Home is an extraordinary documentary about our planet in 50 countries released last June 5. The topics covered are similar to the documentary by Al Gore " An inconvenient truth" or a little more going back to "Koyaanisqatsi "
Here, however, the images and recording techniques are extraordinary and very high quality. A film that is told quietly by just looking at the beautiful views. The plot focuses on the beauty of our planet and constraints linked to it including that of man.
"HOME condemns the current state of the Earth, its climate and long-term repercussions on its future. A theme that is constantly expressed throughout the documentary is one of the delicate and crucial link that exists between all bodies you belong.
The documentary begins with footage of big volcanic landscapes explaining the connection that exists between the single-cell algae and the birth of life on our planet.
Subsequently, the documentary explores issues relating to human activity and the adverse effects that these same activities produce the ecosystem. Starting from the agricultural revolution and its impact on nature, are dealt with matters relating to the petroleum, industrialization, cities and social inequalities, which have never been as large as in our time. The current situation of cattle, deforestation in the Amazon and in other parts of the world the lack of food and clean water, excessive extraction of raw materials and the increasing demand for electricity are among the topics covered. Cities like New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Mumbai, Tokyo and Dubai are shown as an example of mismanagement by their huge waste of energy, food and water. The melting of glaciers and drying of the marshes and large rivers are shown by the aerial photography taken in Antarctica, the North Pole and in Africa, denouncing the rise of mass migration and refugees when they are not suddenly taken appropriate counter measures.
At this point, attention is drawn to the documentary on global warming and the ozone hole. HOME explains how the melting of glaciers, rising sea levels and changing weather have not only to do with the third world, but that if we continue at this rate, very soon will also affect the more developed regions. For about three minutes of the film data are given on the current situation that are displayed in large white lettering on black background.
The conclusion of the film tries to be both positive and proactive. The documentary, which had been the terrible consequences of human activities on our planet and its ecosystem, provide information about renewable energy, the creation of national parks, cooperation internationally between countries with regard to environmental issues as a response to the current problems that plague the earth. "
The documentary is available in some languages \u200b\u200bin the youtube video channel dedicated to this project .
The English version is narrated by Salma Hayek .
Our home ground. Home is an extraordinary documentary about our planet in 50 countries released last June 5. The topics covered are similar to the documentary by Al Gore " An inconvenient truth" or a little more going back to "Koyaanisqatsi "
Here, however, the images and recording techniques are extraordinary and very high quality. A film that is told quietly by just looking at the beautiful views. The plot focuses on the beauty of our planet and constraints linked to it including that of man.
"HOME condemns the current state of the Earth, its climate and long-term repercussions on its future. A theme that is constantly expressed throughout the documentary is one of the delicate and crucial link that exists between all bodies you belong.
The documentary begins with footage of big volcanic landscapes explaining the connection that exists between the single-cell algae and the birth of life on our planet.
Subsequently, the documentary explores issues relating to human activity and the adverse effects that these same activities produce the ecosystem. Starting from the agricultural revolution and its impact on nature, are dealt with matters relating to the petroleum, industrialization, cities and social inequalities, which have never been as large as in our time. The current situation of cattle, deforestation in the Amazon and in other parts of the world the lack of food and clean water, excessive extraction of raw materials and the increasing demand for electricity are among the topics covered. Cities like New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Mumbai, Tokyo and Dubai are shown as an example of mismanagement by their huge waste of energy, food and water. The melting of glaciers and drying of the marshes and large rivers are shown by the aerial photography taken in Antarctica, the North Pole and in Africa, denouncing the rise of mass migration and refugees when they are not suddenly taken appropriate counter measures.
At this point, attention is drawn to the documentary on global warming and the ozone hole. HOME explains how the melting of glaciers, rising sea levels and changing weather have not only to do with the third world, but that if we continue at this rate, very soon will also affect the more developed regions. For about three minutes of the film data are given on the current situation that are displayed in large white lettering on black background.
The conclusion of the film tries to be both positive and proactive. The documentary, which had been the terrible consequences of human activities on our planet and its ecosystem, provide information about renewable energy, the creation of national parks, cooperation internationally between countries with regard to environmental issues as a response to the current problems that plague the earth. "
from Wikipedia
The documentary is available in some languages \u200b\u200bin the youtube video channel dedicated to this project .
The English version is narrated by Salma Hayek .
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Chelsea Charms Online
Sleepiness Mexican
are days that I do not write on the blog. A numbness due to the heat of the last 3 months. little desire to stay at home and on the computer. Top of the day too early for mosquitoes that do not sleep in spite of our windows are arranged with mosquito nets. There 's always one that neither can get away with it. Around 7:30 in the morning I go to run when you can still bocheggiare. Then comes the heat. A warm, dry and not sweaty. The burned skin from the sun completely different from our Italian. Freshen up with cool drinks, sorbets and salads. It is 8 pm at this time with 30 ยบ C in this room but it's finally raining. The first real day of rain here in Queretaro. This year it arrived late. Longed by the long wait. Tonight I hope to stay cool.
are days that I do not write on the blog. A numbness due to the heat of the last 3 months. little desire to stay at home and on the computer. Top of the day too early for mosquitoes that do not sleep in spite of our windows are arranged with mosquito nets. There 's always one that neither can get away with it. Around 7:30 in the morning I go to run when you can still bocheggiare. Then comes the heat. A warm, dry and not sweaty. The burned skin from the sun completely different from our Italian. Freshen up with cool drinks, sorbets and salads. It is 8 pm at this time with 30 ยบ C in this room but it's finally raining. The first real day of rain here in Queretaro. This year it arrived late. Longed by the long wait. Tonight I hope to stay cool.
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