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What led to the rise and fall of Classic Maya cities?

What led to the rise and fall of Classic Maya cities? The rise and fall of Classic Maya cities was influenced by multiple factors, including climate downturns, intergroup conflict, and strong economies of scale. The study, led by University of California, Santa Barbara archaeologist Douglas Kennett, used population ecology theory to quantify the drivers of […]

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