PolicyTuesday, April 28, 2026ScienceDaily
Maya collapse mystery deepens as scientists find no drought at key site
Recent studies of lake sediments in Guatemala indicate that the collapse of the Maya civilization, particularly in the city of Itzan, cannot be attributed solely to drought, challenging longstanding assumptions about climate impacts on ancient societies. This finding suggests that other factors may have contributed to the civilization's decline, highlighting the complexity of historical environmental influences.
