Thousands of people across the globe are preparing for the end of the world.

Today is the day of destruction the end of the "long count" calendar of the ancient Mayan civilisation.

Hundreds gathered in the Mexican city of Merida close to the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza.

Many believe destruction day is in fact the start of a new era in the calendar.

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