The Maya Collapse: New Evidence from Lake Sediment Cores
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the latest scientific findings on the Classic Maya collapse, focusing on lake sediment cores from the Yucatán Peninsula. They discuss how researchers like David Hodell and Gerald Haug have used oxygen isotope analysis from Lake Chichancanab and Lake Punta Laguna to reconstruct drought patterns. The conversation covers the prolonged dry spells that coincided with the Terminal Classic period (800–1000 CE), the role of deforestation in exacerbating drought, and the collapse of major cities like Tikal, Calakmul, and Copán. Lucas explains how the Maya responded with reservoirs and distributed systems, and why some northern cities like Chichén Itzá survived longer. The episode ends with a reflection on how modern climate science is rewriting our understanding of ancient resilience and collapse.
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