Why These Advanced Civilisations Collapsed | BBC Timestamp

Explore the catastrophic events that led to the downfall of some of history’s most advanced civilisations. From the volcanic eruption that destroyed the Minoans to the mysterious collapse of the Mayan civilisation, these ancient apocalyptic events have left us with more questions than answers. Now, science is rewriting history, attempting to uncover the truth about these lost civilisations and the cataclysmic events that destroyed them. These clips are from Ancient Apocalypse (2001). Watch on BBC iPlayer in the UK: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode... #Mayans #AncientEgypt #Minoans #NaturalDisaster #Apocalypse #AncientHistory Subscribe: https://bbc.in/4b7tZxt   Welcome to BBC Timestamp, your home for all things history. Shed new light on the past by unveiling hidden worlds throughout time, dig into the fascinating true stories behind legendary myths, and learn about cutting-edge technologies helping to rethink stories from across the ages.   This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: https://www.bbcstudios.com