
3. The Mayan Collapse - Ruins Among the Trees
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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Understanding the Mayan Collapse
This chapter examines the multifaceted reasons behind the Mayan collapse, emphasizing that it was due to a combination of agricultural inefficiencies, deforestation, and severe drought. It integrates theories from archaeologist Betty Megas about energy flow and societal complexity, while also referencing historical texts that reflect the Maya's collective memory of environmental disasters.
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