Explore ancient Maya cities and learn why their inhabitants abandoned them.
(Aired January 26, 2022)

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The ancient ancestors of today’s Maya people thrived in large sophisticated cities across Central America for centuries. Why, around 750 CE, did they begin to abandon many of their major cities? Archaeologists investigate dramatic new evidence of the catastrophic droughts and instability that pushed cities beyond their limits. The evidence also testifies to the survival and resilience of the Maya people, whose traditions and creativity continue to enrich the world today.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:10 Who Were the Maya?
09:55 Using LIDAR Technology to Uncover Ancient Civilization
24:24 What Caused the Collapse of the Ancient Maya Civilization?
51:11 Conclusion

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