Maya Collapse at La Milpa: Thirst and the Third Dynasty

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Maya Collapse at La Milpa: Thirst and the Third Dynasty

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This episode of Fexingo History takes us to La Milpa, the third largest Maya site in Belize, to explore how drought and overpopulation may have triggered its Terminal Classic collapse. Lucas and Luna walk through the archaeological evidence: the giant reservoirs (aguadas) that ran dry, the digging of deeper chultunob' for water storage, and the bioarchaeological clues of malnutrition and violence. They discuss the role of the site's three known stelae and the mysterious absence of a royal dynasty despite La Milpa's size. Drawing on the work of archaeologist Norman Hammond and recent lidar surveys, the episode contrasts La Milpa's fate with nearby Lamanai, which survived, and considers whether political fragmentation made the city more vulnerable to climate stress. The conversation ends on a reflective note about infrastructure fragility and societal resilience. #MayaCollapse #LaMilpa #Belize #TerminalClassic #Drought #Aguadas #Chultunob #NormanHammond #Lamanai #Lidar #Mesoamerica #Archaeology #Petén #Collapse #ClimateChangeHistory #MayaLowlands #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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