Who Killed the Maya?

Who Killed the Maya investigates the mysterious disappearance of the ancient Maya civilization, which once thrived in Central America for over 2000 years. It reached its peak during the Classic Period (250-900 AD), with impressive city-states spread across present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. Despite their achievements, these cities were abandoned by the end of the 10th century. Dr. Nikolai Gruber, an expert in the Mayan civilisation, explores the Guatemalan jungles that were once controlled by this fallen tribe in order to understand what caused its extinction.

Grube delves into the historical records of the Maya, particularly their intricate hieroglyphic scripts. He unearth the story of Lady Six Sky, a warrior princess whose actions threatened the very fabric of this once-flourishing civilization. This story is emblematic of the internal conflicts that may have contributed significantly to the Maya’s downfall. Grube challenges conventional theories about the civilization’s collapse. He suggests that the demise of the Maya was not solely due to environmental factors but was also a result of intense political rivalries and social upheavals within their own ranks.