The video presents a multifactor explanation for the Maya collapse, emphasizing drought as a key driver, with other contributing factors like disease or natural disasters mentioned as possible influences. However, the consensus among scholars is nuanced: drought is commonly highlighted as a central stressor, but warfare, political instability, environmental degradation from deforestation, and economic disruptions also played important roles. In short, the fall likely resulted from a combination of long-term environmental stress (notably drought) and sociopolitical factors rather than a single cause.
