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New Tomb May Explain Mayans' Downfall

Archaeologists say clues point to rise of the Toltec culture

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 28, 2010 7:25 AM CST

(Newser) – A newly discovered tomb from the twilight of the Mayans may offer clues as to why their civilization collapsed, Mexican archeologists say. Artifacts from the tomb are from the Toltec culture, suggesting that it was their rise instead of internal feuding or environmental degradation that...   Read full story »

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