The Rise And Fall Of The MayaSeason 1, Episode 1 - Origins

In 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, much further back than previously thought, and learn more about their secrets.

The Rise And Fall Of The Maya was broadcast on SBS ONE at Sunday 12 April 2026, 09:30.