Severe drought WAS to blame for the collapse of the Mayan civilisation 1,200 years ago

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The people dominated Central and South America flourished until 800 AD
There have been many theories to explain the empire's drastic decline
Now researchers have found strong evidence drought was to blame
The scientists found a way of measuring isotopes of water in gypsum 
This is a mineral which can form in lakes during times of drought
The team took samples from Lake Chichancanab in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula


source: dailymail

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