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Why did the Maya disappear is a question that has baffled historians for years. Because the Maya disappeared long ago no one will ever know for sure what happened to them. Many theories exist but none are definitely true.
In the PostClassic period the Maya abandoned many of the cities in the south such as Palenque and Tikal and they migrated northward to settle Uxmal. Then Uxmal was abandoned and Chitchen Itza was settled and ultimately conquered by the people of Mayapan. Mayapan ultimately fell to the Spaniards who tried to convert the people to Christianity and forced many to become slaves. Never-the-less the pattern existed that the cities would be settled and ultimately abandoned.
Some of the theories are that over population may have caused people to move because there was not be enough food for everyone. The Maya were a farming people and the farmland would not be fertilized like today. The farmland may have not produced as well and caused a famine and thus forced the Mayans to move to more fertile lands. Some historians have also said that droughts may have caused the people to move-since they would have to find land with more water to drink and farm with. Other people have suggested reasons such as climatic changes, earth quakes, and sickness or epidemics. One other big reason may have been warfare from neighboring cities or invaders from other countries. No one will ever know for sure why the Mayans abandoned their cities, but we do know that the ruins are in the jungles with the buildings standing. And the Mayans may have moved for any number of combinations of the reasons listed above. The Mayans were a wonderful civilization and it is horrible that they collapsed. Because the Mayans fell apart so many years ago, no one will ever know why they disappeared. It is mystery that we will never know how to solve.
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∙ 13y agoThe Mayans had gotten conquered by the Aztecs, and when they did, their culture dissolved into the Aztec culture.
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When the Mayan fell Mayan culture disappeared?
AD 822
Why was the Mayan maths fallen out of use?
the Mayans disappeared and the number system started to fall.
What is still unknown about Mayan civilization?
The largest mystery about Mayan civilization is how it disappeared. There are many theories surrounding it, but the most credible points to ecological collapse.
How did Maya Aztec and Inca disappeared?
They didn't. The Spanish destroyed their empires but the Mayan, Aztec, and Inca peoples remain to this day.
Did Mayans have cars?
No. Of course the Maya didn't have cars! Cars were invented by Henry Ford, in Detroit, which was settled much after the Mayan civilization disappeared.
When the Mayan fell Mayan culture disappeared?
AD 822
What happened after 900 AD in Mexico?
The "classic" Mayan civilization suddenly disappeared.
Why was the Mayan maths fallen out of use?
the Mayans disappeared and the number system started to fall.
What is still unknown about Mayan civilization?
The largest mystery about Mayan civilization is how it disappeared. There are many theories surrounding it, but the most credible points to ecological collapse.
How did Maya Aztec and Inca disappeared?
They didn't. The Spanish destroyed their empires but the Mayan, Aztec, and Inca peoples remain to this day.
How did Maya disappeared?
The Mayans never disappeared: there are some 6 million people of the Mayan ethnic groups around today, mainly concentrated around the Yucatan region of Mexico, Belize, Honduras and Guatemala.
Did Mayans have cars?
No. Of course the Maya didn't have cars! Cars were invented by Henry Ford, in Detroit, which was settled much after the Mayan civilization disappeared.
Why was there no Mayan bodies found after they disappeared?
No one really knows exactly how the Maya disappeared, there are only theories. One explanation is that they all had to move out due to a drought. The Maya's disappearance is still quite mysterious up to present day.
How long did the Mayan civilizations last for?
There can be no definite answer because the Mayans disappeared. If you know whether or not they are still alive, or find when all Mayans died, then you can get the answer
How are the Mayan pyramids and the statue of Zeus alike?
the statue of Zeus and the Mayan pyramids are alike because they were both man made and they were both built to please their gods they are both world wonders except the statue of Zeus is a new world wonder and the Mayan pyramid is an old world wonder these two wonders also have many difference's like the Mayan pyramids is still standing but the statue of Zeus disappeared in 462a.d when it was destroyed by fire in Istanbul, turkey
Did Mayans live in the US?
No. The Mayan civilization disappeared centuries before the United States became a nation. In addition, the territory occupied by the Mayans was much further south, in Central America.
What were some differences between the Aztec and Mayan civilizations?
Maya came before the Aztecs. Then disappeared. Aztecs were destroyed by the Spaniards. Looked for eagle on cactus, they were more violent, did more sacrifices.
