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#446 – Ed Barnhart: Maya, Aztec, Inca, and Lost Civilizations of South America
Lex Fridman Podcast
From Kings to Councils: The Rise of Maya Democracy
The emergence of a council system in the post-classic Maya period marked a significant shift in governance as societies moved away from monarchical rule, likely influenced by the dissatisfaction with kings following the classic collapse and city abandonment. This transition is exemplified by the establishment of Mayapan, which adopted architectural styles from Chichen Itza and incorporated a League of Mayapan, representing a form of democracy with community representatives from across the Yucatan. This shift facilitated a congress-like structure where individual families maintained their own councils, signaling the inception of a representative democracy in Maya civilization around 1250 A.D.
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