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Evidence of man-made reservoirs and toxic contaminants, and clues of battles and monumental pressure paint a picture of the Maya's downfall.
Evidence of man-made reservoirs and toxic contaminants, and clues of battles and monumental pressure paint a picture of the Maya's downfall.
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The Rise and Fall of the Maya
S1, EP4 "Resilience"While the arrival of the Spaniards in the 16th century triggered a series of wars that caused the abandonment of the great Mayan cities, there is evidence that the Mayans never disappeared and their civilization never fell.
The Rise and Fall of the Maya
S1, EP3 "Collapse"Evidence of man-made reservoirs and toxic contaminants, and clues of battles and monumental pressure paint a picture of the Maya's downfall.
The Rise and Fall of the Maya
S1, EP2 "Civilization"New evidence unearthed in Mexico's Yucatan begins to transform long-held ideas about the growth of the Mayan civilization.
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S1, EP1 "Origins"In June 2020, scientists discovered Aguada Fénix, a monumental 3,000-year-old Maya structure, and uncovered the secrets of this ancient monument.
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