The Rise and Fall of the Maya

Season 1

This series had groundbreaking access to an expedition at Aguada Fenix, which is the oldest and largest Mayan site found to date. Archaeologists discovered the ruins, near the Mexico-Guatemala border, in 2020 through LIDAR technology.

Where to Watch Season 1

4 Episodes

Origins
E1
OriginsIn June 2020, scientists discover Aguada Fenix, a monumental 3,000-year-old Maya structure and uncover the secrets of this ancient monument.
Civilization
E2
CivilizationNew evidence unearthed in Mexico’s Yucutan is transforming long held ideas about the growth of the Maya civilization.
Collapse
E3
CollapseThe series of events that lead the ancient Maya to abandon many pyramid-filled cities has long puzzled archaeologists. Now, new investigations in Mexico and Guatemala are exposing surprising evidence about why these great monuments were deserted.
Resilience
E4
ResilienceArchaeologists 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.