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Mayan Collapse Secrets Unlocked by DNA

Ancient skeletons from Copán just spilled the tea on how the Mayan civilization really fell apart! Scientists sequenced DNA from royal tombs and found that Copán’s population suddenly shrank about 1,200 years ago—right when other Maya cities were abandoned. Turns out, these folks had deep ties with regions as far as Mexico, Belize, and even the Andes. Droughts, civil conflict, and a population crash all played a part in the Maya’s dramatic downfall. Wild how DNA can rewrite history! #MayaMystery #AncientDNA #HistoryRevealed #Science