The late classic is widely considered the epitome of Maya culture and the history of this period is no less exciting. It was a time full of rises and falls, great kings and kings and conquests and betrayals.

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Chapters: (Previous Chapters here:    • The History of Maya Cities: Part 1   )
Chapter 5: Ruin and Rebirth: Palenque’s Golden Age: 1:02
Chapter 6: The Wild West: 9:15
Chapter 7: Killer Queen: 20:03
Chapter 8: The Wrath of Tikal: 27:48
Chapter 9: Triumph and Turmoil at Copan: 39:38
Chapter 10: Looking North: 49:27

Chapter 11: The Maya Collapse: TBD