Inca/Maya/Aztec By whapgoblin Period: 2000 BCE to Jan 1, 1697 Maya civilization The Maya civilization started around 2000 BC and ended in 1697 AD. Period: Jan 1, 1250 to Jan 1, 1521 Aztec Empire The Aztec Empire started sometime during the 13th century and ended in 1521 AD. Period: Jan 1, 1438 to Jan 1, 1533 Incan Empire The Incan Empire started in 1438 and ended in 1533.