One of the most advanced civilizations of antiquity Mayan Civilization A wonderful piece of research has been published today. The research, published in the journal Nature, sheds new light on what caused the collapse of the Maya civilization. According to research, the cause of the collapse of civilization was a great drought.

According to the research, civilization separates the Caribbean Sea from the Gulf of Mexico. on the Yucatan Peninsula The capital Mayapan, located in Istanbul, was struggling with a major drought. Drought, estimated between 1400 and 1450, eventually led to civil conflict. Political collapse followed this conflict.

The people revolted:

According to the details shared, the drought and lack of water have affected agricultural and trade routes and put pressure on the people of Mayapan. The situation became more dangerous as food became scarcer, eventually leading to both death and the migration of people to different regions. Excavations in the region also supported this theory.

When examining the last mass grave excavated before the city was abandoned, researchers concluded that most of the remains were likely: that the heads of state of civilization belong to relatives reported. This was also considered evidence of the bloody civil conflict. Mayapan collapsed between 1441 and 1461.

An important warning for today:

While the new research provides important information about the end of the Mayan civilization, scientists say it holds true for today. an important warning been nature. Scientists believe the research is the result of the current climate crisis. how it can affect even the most advanced civilizations He said it was a sign.