By about 800 C.E. Maya civilization was in decline. Building and monument-making stopped and in some places there is evidence of violence and destruction. The problems may have been caused by warfare and agricultural crisis. Despite this "collapse," the Maya survived in reduced numbers. There are about six million Maya alive today.

Here you can see two Mayan girls in their traditional clothing. They are from the town of Santa Catarina Palopó on Lake Atitlán, Guatemala.