The Maya: The War of Five Kingdoms — S1E4 — The End Of A Civilization
Synopsis
The Serpent dynasty's dominance ended. Under Jasaw Chan K'awiil, Tikal briefly led, but instability grew. Political, ecological and social pressures caused the gradual collapse of the age of Classic Maya.
About the series
In recent years, archaeologists have made major discoveries about the Classic Maya world. They showed that Maya kingdoms were engaged in warfare, which - among other factors - led to their downfall.