Why did the ancient Mayan people disappear?

Answer 1

smallpox hit the capital city which killed millions of Aztecs .the disease has often been given as a major reason for conquest

also, they did not disappear. they just were forced to learn spanish and are the modern day Mexicans

Answer 2

There are several reasons why this ancient civilization dissapeared. Like a balloon, the mayans rose powerfull and than popped (Fell). Aztecs discovered their mighty citys empty. Many people believe that they left because of the myth of the great tree, or a powerful earth quake. All we know is they are now diminished tribes and clans in the Amazon river valley's vast jungles...

Answer 3

The ancient Maya likely disappeared due to a mix of prolonged drought, resource strain from deforestation, and internal conflicts. These pressures led people to gradually leave cities, though their descendants still thrive today.

Answer 4

that has not been discovered. there are theories of a volcano explosion.

Answer 5

the spanish came in and killed theaztecs and Inca with either weapons or diseases how ever no one is sure how or why the Mayan disapeared

Answer 6

Scientists believe that drought and warfare killed them off.