Causes Collapse of Mayan Civilization
Mayan Tribe, is one of the most famous and mysterious tribe in the world. They are famous for having a high cultural and bequeathed magnificent buildings such as houses of the dove (pigeon house) in the Mesoamerican region. This tribe is also considered to be mysterious, because it just disappears from the stage of history.
Until now, archaeologists continue to uncover the mystery of this nation. Thanks to persistence, it seems the mystery disappearance of these tribes began to unfold.
According to researchers from the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, USA, as quoted by LiveScience, these tribes may become extinct because of climate change. This conclusion was obtained after they watched the Central American region via satellite.
Observing satellite program known as SERVIR region. Launched in early 2005. Initially, these satellites are used to help the government block the forest fires, increase the potential of land and help repair environmental damage.
In fact, this satellite program not only helps in such matters, but also found traces of the ancient Maya. These traces most likely the past agricultural areas that were severely damaged.
Servir provide information, that climate change may damage the ecosystem and biodiversity are owned by the Maya environment.
Previously, there was much conjecture about the cause of the loss of the Maya. Some say caused by hurricanes, overpopulation, disease outbreaks to peasant uprisings. However, archaeologists Nasa only, Sever, said that the extinction was probably caused by climate change.
The Maya may be exploiting the fertile land called bajos and depend on this land. The proof, satellite images showed the existence of ancient demaga, irrigation canals and agricultural fields.
When a long dry season hit by climate change, this fertile agricultural land to be baked and not produce. This brought a major setback for the Maya until they finally disappeared from history.
Selasa, 24 Mei 2011
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