New evidence shows the Maya collapse was more than just drought

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Nov 26, 2025, 10:49 am122 ptsTrending
Researchers studying Classic Maya cities discovered that urban growth was driven by a blend of climate downturns, conflict, and powerful economies of scale in agriculture. These forces made crowded, costly city life worthwhile for rural farmers. But when conditions improved in the countryside, people abandoned…

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