Mayan Discovery

The document summarizes the process of archaeological investigation at an ancient Mayan village site. Social scientists uncovered evidence of multiple settlements at the site, including remnants of buildings, canals, and gardens. By analyzing pollen samples, they determined areas were used to grow corn, peppers, and tomatoes. Further from the city, they found evidence of slash-and-burn agriculture and early villages buried deeper in the soil layers. This led scientists to hypothesize that the civilization collapsed due to unsustainable agricultural practices depleting the soil and resources.