01. Forgotten Cities, Lost Civilizations of Mesoamerica, Legacy, Conquest and Demise

Mesoamerica, the region that extends from modern-day Mexico down to Central America, was once home to a variety of great civilizations and cultures. Many of these societies, however, have been lost to history, their cities abandoned and their cultures forgotten. In this podcast, we’ll be exploring some of the most intriguing and mysterious lost cities and cultures of Mesoamerica. Here are the top five civilizations/cultures that we’ll be discussing: The Maya Civilization - The Maya civilization is one of the most well-known ancient cultures of Mesoamerica. Their cities were characterized by impressive stone pyramids, intricate astronomical calendars, and a complex writing system. The Maya civilization reached its peak around 600-900 AD and is believed to have declined due to environmental factors, such as drought and deforestation. The Aztec Empire - The Aztecs were a powerful empire that dominated much of Mesoamerica from the 14th to the 16th centuries. Their capital city, Tenochtitlan,