The 14th Baktun

The concept of "14 Baktuns" in the Mayan Long Count calendar refers to the period following the completion of the 13th Baktun, which ended on December 21, 2012. The Long Count calendar is a non-repeating system used by the Maya to track time over long periods. It consists of several units, with the Baktun being one of the largest, representing 144,000 days (approximately 394.25 years) [1].

The confusion surrounding the Mayan Long Count calendar and the transition from the 13th to the 14th Baktun arises from how different sources interpret the significance of December 21, 2012. 

End of the 13th Baktun: December 21, 2012

This date was widely publicized and often misinterpreted as an "end of the world" scenario in popular culture. Following the completion of the 13th Baktun, the Long Count calendar transitioned to 14.0.0.0.0. This beginning signifies a new cycle, and it is indeed the current point in the Long Count.
Many interpretations of the Mayan calendar focus on the end of the 13th Baktun rather than the continuation into the 14th, leading to a perception that time "stopped" or ended. Some websites may not have updated their systems or explanations to reflect the current understanding of the calendar post-2012. The widespread focus on the 2012 phenomenon has led to a lingering association with the 13th Baktun, even as we are now in the 14th.

While the Mayan Long Count calendar is currently in the 14th Baktun, the emphasis on the 13th Baktun in various sources stems from cultural narratives and misconceptions surrounding the 2012 date. Understanding this context helps clarify why many sites might still reference the 13th Baktun.