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How Ancient Mayans Survived in Drought Conditions
July 24, 2012 | by Smart Planet | Latino Daily News
Although in today’s modern world more than half of the United States is struggling to survive in a drought more severe than any other since 1956, it is surprising to consider that ancient civilizations such as the Mayans faced similar drought conditions with success. continue reading »
Researchers Uncover Largest Ancient Maya Dam in Guatemala
July 22, 2012 | by Science News | Latino Daily News
Archaeologists from the University of Cincinnati have recently uncovered the largest ancient dam in Central America measuring 260 feet in length and 33 feet high. continue reading »
Maya 2012 Exhibit at Penn Museum to be Inaugurated by Honduran President Sosa
April 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Did the Maya believe the world would end in December 2012? continue reading »
Drought May Have Caused Collapse of Mayan Civilization
February 29, 2012 | by Science Journal | Latino Daily News
According to a study from Science Journal, the abandonment of the Mayan civilizations may have occurred as a result of a lack of rain. According to experts, Martín Medina-Elizalde and Eelco Rohling, continue reading »