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Period: 250 to
Mayan classical period
During this period the maya bulit spectacular cities such as Tikal. -
Dec 9, 700
Maya downfall
Warfare breaks out between many mayan city-states. Many Mayans fled the city and took refuge in the jungle. -
Period: Dec 8, 1250 to Dec 8, 1400
Incan Civilization
The first several Inca rulers stayed in the territory around Cuzco. the rulers started to refer to themselves as the Inca. -
Dec 8, 1376
Aztec first king
the Mexica chose Acamapichtli as their first king, or tlatoani. -
Dec 9, 1428
Triple Alliance
The Aztecs form an alliance with Texcoco and Tlacopan, they became the leading power in the Valley of Mexico. -
Dec 9, 1438
Pachacuti
Pachacuti takes the Incan Throne. Under his leadership the inca expanded quickly conquering all of Peru. -
Oct 8, 1521
Aztec downfall
the Spaniards conquer the once mighty Aztec Empire -
Dec 8, 1532
Inca downfall
Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro captured Atahualpa in 1532 bringing the great Inca Empire to its knees. -
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Maya abandonment
The Maya abandon the great cities of the central Maya area.