Teotihuacan Civilization Timeline

By Georgep
  • 400 BCE

    Teotihuacan Empire Emerges

    Teotihuacan Empire Emerges
    The Teotihuacan empire had emerged as a very large, very religious temple grounds.
  • 200

    Teotihuacan's Religious Influence

    Teotihuacan's Religious Influence
    In 200 C.E., Teotihuacan dominates as the leading religious empire, and this holds until 900 C.E., when Mesoamerican cultures stopped using techniques brought into play by the Teotihuacan Empire.
  • 300

    Teotihuacan's Control of Mesoamerica

    Teotihuacan's Control of Mesoamerica
    Teotihuacan had become the main city of Mesoamerica after many years of successful influence on different cultures.
  • Period: 375 to 500

    The prime of the teotihuacan

    At its peak between 375 and 500 CE, the city controlled a large area of the central highlands of Mexico and probably exacted tribute from conquered territories via the threat of military attack.
  • 378

    Death of Jaguar Paw

    Death of Jaguar Paw
    An invading army from the Teotihuacan civilization killed the Mayan king near the city of Tikal.
  • 600

    The collapse

    The collapse
    Around 600 A.D., major buildings were deliberately burned and artworks and religious sculptures were destroyed, suggesting an uprising from the poor against the ruling elite.