Theories of Maya collapse

The collapse of the Maya civilization is attributed to several interrelated theories. Key factors include prolonged drought, which likely stressed water resources, and overpopulation, leading to resource depletion. Social strife and warfare may have escalated as communities competed for dwindling resources. Additionally, environmental degradation from agriculture impacted their sustainability. While no single factor explains the collapse, it’s believed to be the result of a combination of these stresses, leading to the gradual decline of cities and societal complexity over centuries.