Rainfall, temperature, and Classic Maya conflict: A comparison of hypotheses using Bayesian time-series analysis.

Studies published over the last decade have reached contrasting conclusions regarding the impact of climate change on conflict among the Classic Maya (ca. 250-900 CE). Some researchers have argued that rainfall declines exacerbated conflict in this civilisation. However, other researchers have found...

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Main Authors: Mark Collard, W Christopher Carleton, David A Campbell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0253043