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Why do you think it’s important to investigate the collapse of lost worlds (ancient civilizations)

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Answer: Well, from ancient Rome to the collapse of the Mayan empire, there have always been a few key features that contributed to civilizations crumbling: uncontrollable population movements, epidemic diseases, failed states leading to increased warfare, narrowing trade routes. Among possible causes of a collapse of society are natural catastrophes, wars, pestilences, famines, and population declines. The collapse of a society may result in its return to a more primitive state, its incorporation into a stronger society, or its total disappearance. Regardless of civilization size or complexity, virtually all civilizations have been destroyed by this fate.

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