Long before Columbus, the Maya established one of the most highly developed civilizations of their time in the jungles of Mexico and Central America. Yet this advanced society of priests, astronomers, artisans, and farmers suddenly and mysteriously collapsed more than a thousand years ago. 　　Accompany archaeologists to Copan, Dos Pilas, and other spectacular Classic Maya ruins as they unearth artifacts and huge temples of incredible beauty. Recently deciphered hieroglyphics and other new discoveries offer astounding clues to the lives of these ancient people. You'll hear the startling story of one kingdom's downfall and its final desperate hours of violent warfare. 　　Through spine-tingling recreations, witness ancient rituals reenacted on sites where they originally occurred. And meet the enduring Maya who still maintain many of their ancestor's traditions. 　　You'll hear the voices of a magnificent civilization as you uncover LOST KINGDOMS OF THE MAYA.

在墨西哥尤卡坦半岛的丛林中，发现了数座古老的文明建筑——玛雅文化遗址，根据一系列遗迹显示，古玛雅文明曾经一度非常的辉煌，却又因何缘由突然消亡在岁月长河之中？且让我们跟随历史研究人员一起发掘探讨古玛雅遗迹。