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The Maya

By jklinger23
  • Period: 1800 BCE to 2600 BCE

    The Group Started

    The Maya started. It is only believed that this is when they started. But as centuries went on the Mayan culture and religion continued.
  • 983 BCE

    Mayan Ruins Are Made

    Mayan Ruins Are Made
    The Mayan Ruins were made in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and Guatemala (but Mexico has some of the most impressive ruins). There are about three or four different ruins. Tulum, Coba, Chichen Itza, and Ek Balam are some examples.
  • 700 BCE

    Mayan Writing

    Mayan Writing
    The Mayan writing started. They used pictographs to communicate to others. Some they wrote messages like, “There is an intruder coming” and “Take cover.”
  • 600 BCE

    Mayans Begin Farming

    Mayans Begin Farming
    The Maya begins farming. This causes the population to grow in size by a good bit. It also connects them to society more.
  • 600 BCE

    Tikal Was Formed

    Tikal Was Formed
    The settlement of Tikal was formed. Then it became a major city for the Mayans. Tikal was the first structures that were built on the North Acropolis.
  • 300 BCE

    Mayan Monarchy

    Mayan Monarchy
    Mayans adopted the idea of monarchy for their government. They are now ruled by kings and queens. Their first ruler was Yik’in Chan K’awiil.
  • 100 BCE

    First Pyramids

    First Pyramids
    The Mayans build their first pyramids, nearly 3000 years ago. Today, they are considered the greatest tourist attraction of Mexico and Central America. The names were, Pyramid of the Moon, Pyramid of the Sun, Tikal Pyramid, and Castillo.
  • 400

    Teotihuacan Becomes A Dominant City

    Teotihuacan Becomes A Dominant City
    The city-state Teotihuacan becomes a dominant city over the Mayan Highlands. The Maya Highlands extend from Guatemala and Belize. The Maya Highlands are 800 meters above sae level.
  • May 10, 925

    Chichen Itza Becomes The Most Powerful

    Chichen Itza Becomes The Most Powerful
    The city-state of Chichen Itza becomes the most powerful city-state in the region. It ruled from for the next 200 years. Chichen Itza is located in the country of Mexico.
  • May 10, 1523

    Conquered By The Spanish

    Conquered By The Spanish
    Most of the Mayan cities-states were conquered by the Spanish. Began in the 16th century and is considered to end in 1697. It was lead by Conquistador Pedro de Alvarado.