Why did the Maya Abandon Their Cities? (Full Episode) | The Rise and Fall of the Maya | Nat Geo

The series of events that lead the ancient Maya to abandon many pyramid-filled cities has long puzzled archaeologists. Now, new investigations in Mexico and Guatemala are exposing surprising evidence about why these great monuments were deserted. The Rise and Fall of the Maya | S1, E3 National Geographic is the world's premium destination for critically acclaimed storytelling around science and exploration.

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