Fall of Civilizations: The Mayans--Ruins Among the Trees (Episode 3)
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesIn the tropical forests of Central America, vast stone pyramids slowly crumble beneath the trees. In this episode, viewers take a look at that great romantic mystery: the fall of the Classic Maya Civilization. Let's discover how this great civilization grew up among environmental conditions that no other civilization has ever contended with, learn about the fatal flaws that lay beneath its surface, and explore what happened after its final, cataclysmic collapse. Part of the "Fall of Civilizations" series. Please Note: This title contains mature themes and nudity in artwork.
Media Details
Runtime: 1 hours 8 minutes 37 seconds
- Topic: Geography, History
- Subtopic: Ancient History, Central America, World Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Release Year: 2020
- Producer/Distributor: Fall of Civilizations
- Series: Fall of Civilizations
- Writer: Daniel Strauss
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