The Rise and Fall of the Maya
Overview
For centuries, the ancient Maya have guarded many of their secrets. But today, archaeologists are uncovering startling new evidence that is rewriting everything we thought we knew about their rise to power across Mexico and Central America. Through colossal ruins, cryptic inscriptions, and cutting-edge forensic science, this series follows the Maya from their mysterious beginnings to modern times, exposing the hidden truths behind their spectacular ascent and sudden collapse.
Episodes
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Origins
In June 2020, researchers uncovered Aguada Fenix, a colossal 3,000-year-old Maya structure hidden beneath the jungles of southern Mexico. Using advanc...
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Civilization
Recent discoveries in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula are challenging established theories about how the Maya civilization developed. Newly unearthed ev...
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Collapse
New research in Mexico and Guatemala is revealing unexpected clues about why the ancient Maya left behind their pyramid-studded cities. For years, arc...
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Resilience
Archaeologists have uncovered fresh evidence shedding light on the revival of the ancient Maya civilization—and the catastrophic forces that eventua...