Mayans

The Inca, Mayan, and Aztec Empires

  • Aztecs Left their Homeland.
    Jan 12, 1100

    Aztecs Left their Homeland.

    The Aztecs left their homeland in search for a new dwelling.
  • Aztecs arrive in Mexico
    Jan 12, 1195

    Aztecs arrive in Mexico

    Aztecs arrive in the Valley of Mexico
  • Inca tribe founded in Cuzco Valley.
    Apr 12, 1200

    Inca tribe founded in Cuzco Valley.

    The Inca tribe, which was led by Manco Capac, was founded in the city of Cuzco in the Cuzco Valley.
  • The Aztecs founded Tenochtitlan.
    Jan 12, 1325

    The Aztecs founded Tenochtitlan.

    The Aztecs founded Tenochtitlan. There they built their first temple.
  • Hernán Cortés arrives in Mexico.
    Jul 1, 1520

    Hernán Cortés arrives in Mexico.

    Hernán Cortés arrives in Mexico. His conquistadors kill Moctezuma II.
  • Aztec Empire Destroyed
    Aug 13, 1521

    Aztec Empire Destroyed

    Hernán Cortés destroyes Tenochtitlan and the Aztec Empire. He claims the land for Spain, and names it Mexico City.
  • Death of Huayna Capac Leds to Succession Dispute Between his Sons
    Jan 1, 1525

    Death of Huayna Capac Leds to Succession Dispute Between his Sons

    Huayna Capac died of small pox and a dispute arises between his two sons, Huascar and Atahualpa, over who should take the throne.
  • Francisco Pizarro and the Conquistadors arrive in the Incan Empire
    May 1, 1532

    Francisco Pizarro and the Conquistadors arrive in the Incan Empire

    Francisco Pizarro and the Conquistadors arrive in the Incan Empire
  • Francisco Pizarro and the Conquistadors arrive in Cajamarca
    Nov 15, 1532

    Francisco Pizarro and the Conquistadors arrive in Cajamarca

    Francisco Pizarro and the Conquistadors arrive in Cajamarca to meet with Atahualpa.
  • Atahuallpa is captured by the Spanish.
    Nov 16, 1532

    Atahuallpa is captured by the Spanish.

    Atahuallpa is captured by the Spanish.
  • Atahualpa is killed.
    Feb 15, 1533

    Atahualpa is killed.

    Pizarro begins his march from Cajamarca to Cuzco. He conquers Cuzco and kills Atahuallpa.
  • Vilcabamba is captured by the Spanish.
    Jun 24, 1572

    Vilcabamba is captured by the Spanish.

    Vilcabamba is captured by the Spanish. Tupac Amaru flees.
  • The Incan Empire Ends.
    Oct 1, 1572

    The Incan Empire Ends.

    Tupac Amaru and his family are killed. The Incan Empire ends.
  • The civilization at Teotihuacan is destroyed.
    Jan 13, 1573

    The civilization at Teotihuacan is destroyed.

    An unknown event destroyed Teotihuacan and the empire it supported. Tikal become the largest city state.
  • Mayan Empire Ends

    Mayan Empire Ends

    The Mayan Empire ends. Something mysterious happened to the civilization because one by one, the classic cities were abandoned and the the land where the Mayan civilizion was settled collapsed.
  • Tikal construction ends.

    Tikal construction ends.

    The construction of Tikal ends, marking the city's decline.
  • Tikal is abandoned.

    Tikal is abandoned.

    Tikal is abandoned due to an unknown cause. But it led to the fall of the Mayan empire.