You have been asked to explore the collapse of the massive Maya city of Tikal, located in northern Guatemala. Specifically, you want to conduct archaeological investigations to see if Tikal collapsed due to: - Violent foreign invasion - Agricultural collapse caused by unsustainable agriculture and deforestation - A disease epidemic 1. Which scientific methods could be used to help answer each of these questions? 2. When excavating, what kinds of artifacts or other clues will you look for? 3. What kind of evidence from Maya inscriptions may shed light on each of these three scenarios? (4 sentences for each question).
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To investigate the collapse of Tikal, various scientific methods can be used. For example, isotopic analysis of bones and teeth can reveal information about diet and migration patterns, which can help determine if agricultural collapse was a factor. Examination of Show more…
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