Belize blue hole helps explain collapse of ancient Mayan civilization
Houston (UPI) Dec 29, 2014 - Recent mineral testing in the Great Blue Hole, a massive underwater cave in Belize, suggests a lengthy drought lead to the collapse of the Mayans. From 300 to 700 CE, the Mayan civilization dominated the Yucatan peninsula. But after flourishing for four centuries - boasting a fully developed writing system, as well as innovations in art, architecture, mathematics and science - the Mes ... more
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