Maya Civilization

By Nataliejosephson
  • 2600 BCE

    Maya Established

    Maya Established
    The Maya began in the eastern parts of the Mexican states. Then expanded to Guatemala and Belize and the western parts of El Salvador and Honduras.
  • 741 BCE

    Calender

    Calender
    The Mayans developed the most advanced calendar out of Mesoamerica. The calendar had 365 days in a year and 12 months. The Mayans said that after December 2012 there would be no more bak'tun. This was a major event for the Maya because it helped them make lots of money because everyone wanted a calendar.
  • 600

    Teotihuacan collapse

    Teotihuacan collapse
    In the first half of the 600s, an eye-opening collapse of the Teotihuacan marked the first turning point in the history of the Mayan civilization.
  • 600

    Tikal

    Tikal
    Another major event for the Mayans was after the collapse of Teotihuacan when the Mayans were rebuilding. The Mayan city Tikal became known as the most progressive settlement in Mesoamerica and they were the biggest city in the New World.
  • 1517

    The Maya Decline

    The Maya Decline
    The Maya lost the title of being known as the largest city in the New World once the Spanish arrived in the 16th century. Historians say the reason of the Maya decline is unknown but it is possible that the Spanish could have played a roll in the decline.