Basic Info

First Air: January 04, 2023

Rating: ⭐ 8.3/10 (3 votes)

Status: Ended

Seasons & Episodes

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 4

Last Episode

Name: Resilience

Season: 1, Episode: 4

Air Date: 2023-01-25

Runtime: 60 min

Archaeologists unearth new clues about the resurgence of the ancient Maya civilization and the devastating events that would ultimately lead them to abandon their cities for good. Investigations also reveal evidence of extreme resilience in the face of catastrophe.

Videos

Rise and Fall of the Maya | National Geographic UK (YouTube)

The Rise and Fall of the Maya

2023 1 seasons 4 episodes ⭐ 8.3/10 3 votes

Overview

Despite decades of research, many mysteries remain about the ancient Maya. Now, archaeologists are unearthing new clues that transform long held ideas about how these people came to dominate vast areas of Mexico and Central America. Through immense lost monuments, ancient inscriptions and new forensic evidence, this series tracks the Maya from their earliest origins all the way to the present day, unlocking the dark secrets of the rise and fall of the Maya.