The Rise And Fall Of The Maya
The Rise And Fall Of The Maya is a TV show on SBS ONE. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 4 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in April 2026.
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43:59The Rise And Fall Of The Maya
In the Mexican state of Yucatan, archaeologists are uncovering new clues to the rebirth of Mayan civilisation around the year 1000 and to the events that finally forced them to abandon their cities for good. Scientists and experts from around the world are solving the last myste...
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43:58In 900 AD, the Mayans left their cities in a hurry. In southern Mexico and Central America, archaeological investigation on the Mayans explores the last moments of this civilisation and the abandonment of its cities, to understand what events led to the fall of Maya civilisation. What were the reasons for such a rapid coll...
43:57For almost two millennia, the Mayans ruled a large part of Central America, leaving behind precious archaeological treasures that bear witness to the grandeur and complexity of their society. But when, how and why did they begin to build such imposing monuments? Some unprecedented excavations in Yucatan help to explain the...
43:58In 2020, a scientific discovery has challenged the certainties we had about the origins of the great Mayan civilisation. A team of archaeologists has discovered the oldest Mayan monument in the jungle of Guatemala: Aguada Fenix. They are excavating the site and taking us on a journey to discover the origins of the Maya, mu...