mayas

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  • 2000 BCE

    Agriculture

    Agriculture
    Farming villages begin to form across the Maya region.
  • 1700 BCE

    Land Expansion

    Land Expansion
    The Maya begin to form larger settlements at places like Copan and Chalchuapa.
  • 1500 BCE

    Olmec develops

    Olmec develops
    The Olmec civilization develops, the Maya will take on much of their culture.
  • 700 BCE

    Writing

    Writing
    Mayan writing first starts to develop. Their unique hieroglyphics.
  • 600 BCE

    El Mirador Growth

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

    Further Agriculture growth

    Further Agriculture growth
    The Maya begin to farm. This enables their society to support larger populations and the cities begin to grow in size. Their new sky farms help with spacing and room.
  • 600 BCE

    Tikal Developed

    Tikal Developed
    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

    Mayan calendar

    Mayan calendar
    The first Mayan calendars are carved into stone. Letting them know the exact date and year.
  • 300 BCE

    Monarchy

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

    First Pyramids

    First Pyramids
    The first pyramids are built. The Maya positioned these pyramids to note essential points in the calendar, such as the solstice and equinox.