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Ancient Structures Suggest Shifting Power Dynamics in Maya Society
New findings in Ucanal, Guatemala, show Maya kings had less power around 800-1000 AD as public halls allowed common people to have more say in decisions.
#MayaHistory, #GuatemalaArchaeology, #AncientCivilizations, #PoliticalChange, #UcanalRuins
https://newsletter.tf/maya-kings-lost-power-public-halls-ucanal-guatemala/
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New buildings from over 1,000 years ago show Maya kings in Ucanal, Guatemala, had to listen to people more. This is different from earlier times when kings had total power.
#MayaHistory, #GuatemalaArchaeology, #AncientCivilizations, #PoliticalChange, #UcanalRuins
https://newsletter.tf/maya-kings-lost-power-public-halls-ucanal-guatemala/