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The Fall of the Ancient Maya: Solving the Mystery of the Maya Collapse

David L. Webster

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Description:Maya civilization thrived in the Central American tropics for over a 1000 years, producing some of the finest architecture & art. Then it mysteriously vanished, leaving a landscape of ruins smothered by forests. The Classic Maya collapse is one of the great puzzles of history, ranking alongside Rome's fall as an enigma that has intrigued scholars for generations. Drawing upon recent archeological research & hieroglyphic decipherments, Webster evaluates the theories & dispels the myths surrounding this topic. Contrary to popular belief, not all Maya centers were abandoned. Spanish explorers of the 16th century encountered still-vigorous Maya polities. Yet the Maya of the southern lowlands did suffer a calamitous decline beginning in the late 8th century. Monuments were no longer carved, royal buildings ceased to be constructed or maintained & whole populations dwindled or moved away. What brought this about? Webster paints a picture of a brittle Late Classic world. Ambitious kings, scheming nobles & courtly extravagance are set against a backdrop of increasingly destructive wars & an exploding population that led to unsustainable stress on cultivable land. Unable to intensify agricultural production, the system failed.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Fall of the Ancient Maya: Solving the Mystery of the Maya Collapse. To get started finding The Fall of the Ancient Maya: Solving the Mystery of the Maya Collapse, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd. (London)

Release: 2002

ISBN: 0500051135

Description: Maya civilization thrived in the Central American tropics for over a 1000 years, producing some of the finest architecture & art. Then it mysteriously vanished, leaving a landscape of ruins smothered by forests. The Classic Maya collapse is one of the great puzzles of history, ranking alongside Rome's fall as an enigma that has intrigued scholars for generations. Drawing upon recent archeological research & hieroglyphic decipherments, Webster evaluates the theories & dispels the myths surrounding this topic. Contrary to popular belief, not all Maya centers were abandoned. Spanish explorers of the 16th century encountered still-vigorous Maya polities. Yet the Maya of the southern lowlands did suffer a calamitous decline beginning in the late 8th century. Monuments were no longer carved, royal buildings ceased to be constructed or maintained & whole populations dwindled or moved away. What brought this about? Webster paints a picture of a brittle Late Classic world. Ambitious kings, scheming nobles & courtly extravagance are set against a backdrop of increasingly destructive wars & an exploding population that led to unsustainable stress on cultivable land. Unable to intensify agricultural production, the system failed.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Fall of the Ancient Maya: Solving the Mystery of the Maya Collapse. To get started finding The Fall of the Ancient Maya: Solving the Mystery of the Maya Collapse, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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