Prepare for an enlightening season finale of The Rise and Fall of the Maya on Nat Geo. Tune in on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 9:00 PM for an episode titled “Resilience.” In this final installment of Season 1, the focus shifts to the Spanish arrival in the 16th century and its impact on Mayan civilization.
Contrary to popular belief that the Mayans disappeared entirely after the Spanish conquests triggered wars and abandonment of their cities, new evidence suggests that their civilization endured through resilience. Through lost monuments, ancient inscriptions, and forensic analysis, this series tracks the origins of the Maya up until modern times while uncovering dark secrets surrounding their rise and fall.
Don’t miss this exploration into one of history’s most intriguing civilizations. Join us on Thursday March 21, 2024 at nine o’clock in the evening as The Rise and Fall of the Maya presents its thought-provoking season finale, “Resilience.”