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Maya Create Urban Kingdoms
Mayan civilization stretches from what is now southern Mexico to El Salvador
Mayan cities are supported by trade and agriculture
In Mayan society:Nobles merchants artisans
peasants
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TIKAL, GUATEMALA
Mysterious Mayan Decline
Late 800s – begin to abandon cities Theories of decline
Economic problemsWarfareEcological damage