The Mayans dealt with similar conditions we're facing today. How did they deal with them? Who were the Maya? The Maya lived over a thousand years ago and built impressive architecture that surpassed any other civilization of that age. They were advanced in math, astronomy, and cities were profoundly developed. Population density was high. W hat caused the downfall of such an advanced society? C limate change. Droughts occurring one after another that caused starvation and death. At least that's what's been thought for decades. But is it true? Lifestyle The Maya lived through five droughts, and not only did they survive, they continued to grow. However the last two droughts proved difficult to live through. Vulnerability had increased from previous droughts, and resistance had decreased. As stated above, the Maya also had a great population, perhaps too much so. To support their size, they cut down and used many trees as well as channeled gallons of water fro
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