Their mysterious collapse may have been caused by climate change and drought.
Recent archaeological evidence suggests that several of this civilization's cities were captured by a mysterious invader from the north named "Spearthrower Owl." Notable rulers of this civilization include Pacal the Great, who built the Temple of the Inscriptions. This civilization used sacred water holes called cenotes to sacrifice to their rain god, Chaac. This civilization built the cities of Tikal and Palenque, and its myth of the Hero Twins is told in the Popol Vuh. Their mysterious collapse may have been caused by climate change and drought. For 10 points, name this Mesoamerican civilization from the Yucatan peninsula, whose 52-year calendar ends next month.
Recent archaeological evidence suggests that several of this civilization's cities were captured by a mysterious invader from the north named "Spearthrower Owl.
the Mayans