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Maya's Impire

By Julian Parrales
  • 2000 BCE

    Farming

    Farming
    villages begin to form across the Maya region
  • 1500 BCE

    The Olmec civilization develops

    The Olmec civilization develops
    The Maya will take on much of their culture.
  • 1000 BCE

    Copan and Chalchuapa.

    Copan and Chalchuapa.
    The Maya begin to form larger settlements at places like Copan and Chalchuapa
  • 700 BCE

    Develop

    Develop
    Mayan writing first starts to develop
  • 600 BCE

    Buildings

    Buildings
    Large buildings are built in the city of El Mirador
  • 600 BCE

    Farm

    Farm
    The Maya begin to farm. This enables their society to support larger populations and the cities begin to grow in size.
  • 600 BCE

    Classic period

    Classic period
    The settlement at Tikal is formed. This will be one of the major cities in the Maya civilization. It will reach its peak in power during the Classic period
  • 400 BCE

    Calendars

    Calendars
    The first Mayan calendars are carved into stone.
  • 300 BCE

    Monarchy

    Monarchy
    The Maya adopt the idea of a monarchy for their government. They are now ruled by kings.
  • 100 BCE

    City-state

    City-state
    The city-state of Teotihuacan is established in the Valley of Mexico. It influences the Maya culture for many years.