It turns out the Maya were like ancient rock stars of advancement! We used to think they were all about pyramids and calendars, but recent discoveries are blowing our minds. Their intricate understanding of astronomy would give modern astronomers a run for their money. Picture this: advanced mathematical systems, complex agricultural techniques, and urban planning that rivals some of our cities today. Oh, and they had a writing system that decoded their secrets – think of it like the ancient version of cracking a code. So, the Maya weren't just about predicting the end of the world; they were ahead of their time in ways we're only now beginning to fully grasp! Credit: CC BY-SA 2.5 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/: Tikal Temple: Raymond Ostertag, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tikal_Temple1_2006_08_11.JPG Tikal: Peter Andersen, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tikal9.jpg CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/: Mexico: H. Grobe, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mexico1980-078_hg.jpg Chichen Itza: HJPD, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chichen_Itza_Plan_EN.png Palenque Temple: Anagoria, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2013-12-31_Palenque_Temple_XIII_Tomb_of_the_Red_Queen_anagoria.JPG CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/: Maya-Maske: Wolfgang Sauber (Xenophon), https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Maya-Maske.jpg Lidar: David Monniaux, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lidar_P1270901.jpg Tumba de pakal: Lousanroj, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tumba_de_pakal,_Chiapas.JPG Uxmal Pyramid: Sybz, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Uxmal_Pyramid_of_the_Magician.jpg Tikal-Plaza: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tikal-Plaza-And-North-Acropolis.jpg SunMoonPyramid: SElefant, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mexico_SunMoonPyramid.jpg Palenque: Wolfgang Sauber, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Palenque_-_Rote_K%C3%B6nigin_1.jpg CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/: Poverty Point: Herb Roe, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Poverty_Point_Aerial_HRoe_2014.jpg AlejandroLinaresGarcia: ViewPalace, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:ViewPalaceXIIIInscriptions.JPG ChamberTomb, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:ChamberTombTempleXIII.JPG Ajuar funerario: ProtoplasmaKid, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ajuar_funerario_de_la_Reina_Roja_-_4.jpg Animation is created by Bright Side. Animation is created by Bright Side. —————————————————————————————- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz —————————————————————————————- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru —————————————————————————————- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me

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Sea cucumbers are surprisingly pricey, and here's the lowdown. Turns out, some cultures consider them a delicacy, creating a booming market demand. Sea cucumbers are like the clean-up crew of the sea, filtering and purifying the ocean floor, making them even more valuable ecologically. Harvesting them, however, is a tricky business, involving meticulous diving and careful handling. Plus, their medicinal properties in some traditional medicines add an extra layer of allure, driving up their cost. So, these ocean oddities aren't just underwater vacuum cleaners; they're also swimming in a sea of high demand and a hefty price tag! #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. —————————————————————————————- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz —————————————————————————————- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru —————————————————————————————- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me

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Explore the captivating 'Christmas Tree Galaxy Cluster'—a cosmic wonder 4.3 billion light-years away! 🎄✨ Scientists, using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, unveil 14 new transient objects within this stunning cluster. These fleeting stars mimic the twinkling of Christmas lights, offering a rare opportunity to unravel their hidden gifts. Join us in uncovering the secrets of these distant stars' light curves this holiday season! Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz
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