The Maya Collapse — Abandoning the Cities of the Gods
April 16, 2026
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Episode 62 · April 16, 2026
The Maya Collapse — Abandoning the Cities of the Gods
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The Maya Collapse — Abandoning the Cities of the Gods
Summary
The Maya Collapse refers to the decline and abandonment of major Maya cities between 800 and 900 CE. Caused by a combination of prolonged drought, environmental stress, warfare, and population pressure, the collapse was not the end of the Maya people but the transformation of their society. Their cities were left behind, reclaimed by the jungle, while their culture and descendants continued to thrive.
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