Ancient Maya Metropolis
Season 48 Episode 22 | 53m 32s | WETA Passport
The ancient ancestors of today’s Maya people thrived in large sophisticated cities across Central America for centuries. Why, around 750 CE, did they begin to abandon many of their major cities? Archaeologists investigate dramatic new evidence of the catastrophic droughts and instability that pushed cities beyond their limits.
Aired: 01/26/22 | Expires: 12/28/24 |
Extras From This Episode
LIDAR Technology Helps Uncover a Maya Metropolis
Clip: S48 Ep22 | 3m 9s
Ancient Maya Metropolis Preview
Preview: S48 Ep22 | 30s
These Artifacts and Foods Tie Modern Maya to the Past
Clip: S48 Ep22 | 4m 4s
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