Maya City of Calakmul: The Serpent Kingdom's War with Tikal
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the rise and fall of Calakmul, the Snake Kingdom that rivaled Tikal for supremacy in the Classic Maya world. They discuss the strategic alliance network known as the Snake Head Dynasty, the infamous Star War battles, and the reign of Yuknoom the Great, who turned Calakmul into a superpower. The conversation delves into the dynastic marriages, the role of the Kaanul kings, and the eventual decline of the kingdom after Tikal's counterattack. Along the way, they touch on the decipherment of Calakmul's hieroglyphs, the massive stelae that still stand in the Petén jungle, and what the latest archaeology tells us about life in this ancient capital.
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