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Maya Collapse Story More Complicated Than Drought Theory

Original: The Maya Collapse Was Blamed on Drought. The Full Story Is More Complicated

A new Washington Post report revisits the centuries-old mystery of the Classic Maya collapse, arguing that drought alone does not explain why lowland city-states were abandoned around the ninth century. The piece points to a mix of factors, including warfare, political instability, trade shifts and environmental stress, and reflects ongoing debate among archaeologists about how climate and society interacted in the ancient civilization's decline.

Why now: A major outlet's revision of a widely taught explanation is prompting discussion about what really ended the Classic Maya civilization.

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