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they simply moved from the cities to the countryside.
historians do not know why but some factors are:
- lack of food
- damaging war
- cities may have disrupted trade
- the common people over ruled the king and rebelled
- droughts
however, it is still unknown the actual reason.
the mayan civilization didn't disappear entirely and was later found in Yucatan Peninsula
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∙ 12y agoNo one knows what happened to them, they just suddenly abandoned many of their cities. There are many theories, such as warfare, but nothing has been proven.
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∙ 13y agoThe conquistadors; the Spanish invasions!
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The Mayan civilization was located primarily on what peninsula?
The Mayan civilization was located primarily on the Yucatan Peninsula.
Which field of anthropology studies the artifacts of the ancient Mayan civilization?
Archaeology studies the artifacts of the ancient Mayan civilization.
What are four achievements of Mayan civilization?
describe four achievements of the Mayan civilization
When was the Maya civilization the strongest?
It is believed that the Mayan civilization was the strongest around the year 800 A.D. However, the Mayan civilization existed for hundreds of years and went through many ups and downs.
What civilization had city-states each with its own ruler in the Americas incan Mayan or Aztec?
The Mayan civilization was composed of city-states.
Did people invade the Maya?
Yes, the Mayan civilization faced invasions from neighboring groups such as the Aztecs and Spanish conquistadors. The arrival of the Spanish in the early 16th century eventually led to the downfall of the Maya civilization.
What early American civilization is represented by chichen itza?
The Mayan civilization
Civilization developed in what is today Mexico Belize and Guatemala?
Olmec Toltec and Maya Mayan A+LS
What was the cause of the Mayan downfall?
because it is a myster
The Mayan civilization was located primarily on what peninsula?
The Mayan civilization was located primarily on the Yucatan Peninsula.
What mountains were in Mayan civilization?
There is the Mayan Mountains in Belize and Guatemala.
Which field of anthropology studies the artifacts of the ancient Mayan civilization?
Archaeology studies the artifacts of the ancient Mayan civilization.
What are four achievements of Mayan civilization?
describe four achievements of the Mayan civilization
When was the Maya civilization the strongest?
It is believed that the Mayan civilization was the strongest around the year 800 A.D. However, the Mayan civilization existed for hundreds of years and went through many ups and downs.
What civilization lived in yucatan peninsula and Guatemala?
The Mayan civilization.
What civilization created the 365 day calendar?
The Mayan civilization!
What civilization created the 365-day calendar?
The Mayan civilization!
