In this episode of Fexingo History's Maya collapse series, we trace the remarkable final decades of Copán, the great Maya city of the southern lowlands. We meet Yax Pasaj Chan Yopaat, the last k'uhul ajaw, who came to power in 763 CE after a disputed succession and ruled for over sixty years—an extraordinary reign during a time of widespread collapse. We explore how he sustained his city through a combination of cultural revival and political maneuvering, commissioning the Hieroglyphic Stairway that narrates Copán's dynastic history, and erecting the last great stelae in the plaza, including the famous Stela 11 that depicts him in full regalia. We also discuss the stark contrast with Tikal's final days, the mysterious abandonment of Copán around 822 CE, and the evidence—from skeletal stress markers to reduced construction—that this was a society under pressure, not a sudden cataclysm. Join Lucas and Luna as they uncover the story of a king who held back the twilight, and what his legacy tells us about resilience and decline.
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