Ignore, movie: 2012 will not be the end of world, say Mayans

Ignore the movie: 2012 will not be the end of world, say Mayans

When the disaster blockbuster 2012 opens in cinemas on Friday, film-goers will be treated to an apocalyptic epic that cost more than $200 million to make.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldne ... ayans.html

The ancient Maya, whose civilisation reached its height from 250 to 900AD, were noted for their intricate architecture, mathematical and astronomical expertise and their sophisticated cyclical calendars.

One of those, the Long Count calendar, began in 3114 BC and is believed to end on the winter solstice in 2012, although that date has been the subject of debate among Mayan scholars.