Part 1. Prologue. Some problems posed -- Geography and environment -- Language and population -- Physical appearance and psychological traits -- Search and research -- Dating Maya history and the ...
Chemical evidence from a stalagmite in Mexico has revealed that the Classic Maya civilization’s decline coincided with repeated severe wet-season droughts, including one that lasted 13 years. These ...
NMAI copy 39088007823347 has bookplate: In honor of Suzanne Ripley. AIMMRC copy 39088014427520 is a gift of Jane Safer. I. Prologue: Some problems posed ; Geography and environment ; Language and ...
Researchers studying Classic Maya cities discovered that urban growth was driven by a blend of climate downturns, conflict, and powerful economies of scale in agriculture. These forces made crowded, ...
The oscillation between the attraction of cities and their abandonment represents a recurring pattern in human history. This dynamic, visible today in urban migrations, proves to be rooted in ancient ...