Mayan timeline

By HenryI
  • 2000 BCE

    Earliest known of the Mayan (2000 BCE)

    Earliest known of the Mayan (2000 BCE)
    development of early agriculture start to form. Villages become more popular for mayan
  • 1697 BCE

    Conquest of the Maya by the Spanish (1524–1697 CE)

    Conquest of the Maya by the Spanish (1524–1697 CE)
    The Spanish gradually conquer the remaining independent Maya city-states. leading to the loss of their political and cultural autonomy.
  • 1500 BCE

    initial rise of mayan civilization (1500 BCE)

    initial rise of mayan civilization (1500 BCE)
    construction of early ceremonial centers and the development of complex social structures. these building became a big part of Mayan culture.
  • 500 BCE

    first writing system (500 BCE)

    first writing system (500 BCE)
    The Maya develop an early form of writing, primarily for carvings on stone monuments and ceramics. The hyloglyphic system evolves over time.
  • 200 BCE

    Rise of the Great City of Tikal ( 200 BCE)

    Rise of the Great City of Tikal ( 200 BCE)
    the city of Tikal began to rise where the Mayans based of civilization. Mayans would use these for many things in constrution of their civilizations
  • 200 BCE

    Mayan made first calendar (200 BCE)

    Mayan made first calendar (200 BCE)
    the Mayan make the first calendar for tracking days.the 260 day ritual calendar and the 365 day solar calendar
  • 250

    Classic Period Begins (250 CE)

    Classic Period Begins (250 CE)
    this was the Mayans prime time. this is when they peaked in building the civilization. and building citys
  • 300

    Construction of Tikal's Temple I ( 300 CE)

    Construction of Tikal's Temple I ( 300 CE)
    Tikal constructs one of its most iconic structures. this is where Mayans might have worshiped and gathered.
  • 800

    Maya Collapse Begins ( 800 CE)

    Maya Collapse Begins ( 800 CE)
    they began to fall off due to a combination of environmental stress, overpopulation, warfare, and internal political strife.
  • 899

    Peak of Chichen Itza (1000 CE)

    Peak of Chichen Itza (1000 CE)
    Chichen Itza becomes the most dominant city in the northern Maya region. this was a big step in the agriculture of the Mayans
  • 900

    End of the Classic Period ( 900 CE)

    End of the Classic Period ( 900 CE)
    By the end of the 9th century, most of the southern lowland Maya cities have been abandoned. they begin to die down and die out around this time but not fully.
  • 900

    Arrival of the Toltecs in the Yucatán ( 900 CE)

    Arrival of the Toltecs in the Yucatán ( 900 CE)
    The Toltecs, a powerful Mesoamerican culture, influence the northern Maya cities, including Chichen Itza. This period sees the integration of Toltec architectural and cultural elements, such as the introduction of the feathered serpent god, Quetzalcoatl.
  • 900

    Postclassic Period Begins ( 900 CE)

    Postclassic Period Begins ( 900 CE)
    this time was the downfall of southern citys. this also came to the rise of many political centers for the Mayan
  • 998

    Maya Use of the Long Count Calendar (1000 CE)

    Maya Use of the Long Count Calendar (1000 CE)
    they continue to update the calendar. this is when they start keep[ing track of long times at a time.
  • 1447

    End of Mayapan ( 1450 CE)

    End of Mayapan ( 1450 CE)
    this city goes toa crazy downfall and creates Internal strife, warfare, and possibly environmental factors contribute to the city's decline, leading to the fragmentation of the region.
  • 1500

    The Destruction of Copán ( 1500 CE)

    The Destruction of Copán ( 1500 CE)
    Copán, one of the greatest cities of the Classic Maya period, is abandoned around 900 CE
  • 1514

    Spanish Arrival in the Yucatán (1517 CE)

    Spanish Arrival in the Yucatán (1517 CE)
    marking the start of the end of the Mayan, Spanish explorers find them and causes problems.

  • Rediscovery of Maya Sites (1839 CE)

    Rediscovery of Maya Sites (1839 CE)
    American explorer John Lloyd Stephens and artist Frederick Catherwood rediscover and document the ancient Maya ruins of Copán, Palenque, and other sites.

  • First Major Excavation of Tikal (1950s CE)

    First Major Excavation of Tikal (1950s CE)
    arceioglisets bgin to uncover the Mayan civiaztion. and try and discover what was left behind

  • . Recognition of Maya Achievements (21st Century CE)

    . Recognition of Maya Achievements (21st Century CE)
    Modern scholars and governments acknowledge the extraordinary achievements of the Maya civilization, including their contributions to astronomy, mathematics, architecture, and writing.