Recent research estimates that the Maya population during its peak between A.D. 600 and 900 may have reached 16 million, a significant increase from earlier estimates of 11 million. The revised population figures emerged from studies employing lidar technology to accurately map and analyze the ruins of ancient settlements. These findings reveal a far more complex and interconnected society than previously understood, with dense population concentrations in the Maya Lowlands spanning parts of modern Guatemala, Belize, and Mexico.
The study estimates that the Late Classic Period Maya population was 16 million, indicating a 45% increase from previous estimations, which stood at 11 million.
Using advanced lidar technology, researchers created 3D maps revealing a complex and interconnected network of Maya settlements, suggesting a more densely populated environment than previously believed.
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