The fall of Nojpetén represents a significant moment in the broader narrative of the Spanish conquest of Central America. The Itza Maya had maintained their independence longer than other groups in the region, largely due to their strategic location on Lake Petén Itzá and their military capabilities. Martin de Urzúa led a determined effort to conquer Nojpetén, intending to bring an end to the last pockets of Maya resistance in Guatemala. The siege of the city began with provisions and reinforcements brought in from Spanish settlements, which were crucial for sustaining the Spanish forces during the standoff. The strategic importance of Nojpetén was underscored by its status as the remaining capital of the independent Maya civilization.The siege culminated in a decisive battle around the town which was characterized by both conventional warfare and unique tactics of guerilla warfare from the Itzas. Despite their valiant efforts, the Itza resistance was ultimately crushed due to a combination of superior Spanish weaponry and crippling resource shortages. Following their defeat, many Itza were either killed, enslaved, or assimilated into Spanish colonial society. The fall of Nojpetén led to significant shifts in the socio-political landscape of the region, effectively consolidating Spanish rule over Guatemala and symbolizing the end of the pre-Columbian cultural identity among the Maya in that area.