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The Mayan Civilization/ Tristan

By Tristan.Venturina
  • 2000 BCE

    The Rise of the Olmecs

    During the time of the ancient Maya, the Olmecs had been of the first significant civilizations to impact modern society. Daily techniques including farming were implemented to better people's lives during this time.
  • 1800 BCE

    The Curation of the Early Mayan Civilization

    The beginning of the early Mayans... The ancient Mayans; Inhabitant of Mesoamerica (Mexico and Central America), and modern-day Guatemala. Being that of agricultural people, the Mayans grew crops such as corn (otherwise known as maize), beans, squash, and cassava; or manioc.
  • 700 BCE

    Writing in Mesoamerica

    Writing in Mesoamerica
    During the time of the Maya, it had been stated that their system of writing had been the most sophisticated in that general area. This Ancient writing system consisted of approximately 800 individual characters; or glyphs read either from left to right or from top to bottom depending upon the arrangement of the symbols.
  • 300 BCE

    The End of the Middle Preclassic Period

    The Middle Preclassic Period, an era of settlement through both lowlands and highlands for the Mayans. The Olmec civilzation began to thrive during this period.
  • 300 BCE

    A Foundation for Society

    A Foundation for Society
    During the decline of the Middle Preclassic Mayans, a hierarchical society was established. At the top of this class structure nobles and kings had prospered. Meanwhile; merchants, artisans, and farmers were of the lower class.
  • 400

    Use of the Solar Calendar

    Use of the Solar Calendar
    During 400 B.C, the Mayans had first implemented the use of solar calendars towards their daily life. However, the creation such had already existed before this date. This calendar had consisted of different cycles throughout the year as known towards scholars. For example, a 260 day cycle was known as the Tzolkin; the Tzolkin had been combined as a calendar round to make a 365 day cycle.
  • 500

    The First Great City

    500 A.D.
    After the Decline of the Olmecs, a new civilization had risen during 500 A.D.. The Tikals had introduced sacrificial rituals, weaponry, religion, and a vast variety of buildings.
  • Dec 14, 600

    Teotihuacan Devastation

    600 A.D.
    With the unfortunate event of destruction in the civilization in Teotihuacan (Tikal), it rebuilds itself much stronger and becomes the largest city-state in Mesoamerica. 500,000 inhabitants within the city-state provide it with many resources to prosper between. 600 A.D.
  • Dec 14, 751

    Crucial Decline

    751 A.D.
    Many prospering Mayan alliances begin to break down. Trade between Maya city-states start to decline, along with the inter-state conflict increasing.
  • Dec 14, 900

    The Beginning of the Post Preclassic

    900 A.D.
    The Late Classic Period of Mayan history comes to an end, the collapse of southern cities are a factor of this event. Mayan cities in the north (Yucatán, Mexico) continue to prosper.
  • Dec 14, 1224

    Decline of the North; New Beginnings

    1224 A.D.
    With the recent decline of the northern cities, the city of Chichén Itzá is soon abandoned by the Toltecs. A people known as the Uicil-abnal; Itzá start to settle here.
  • Period: Dec 14, 1244 to Dec 15, 1283

    Development of Chichén Itzá

    1244 A.D.
    The Itzá abandon Chichén Itzá for no logical reason. A new civilization is built by the Itzá; the city of Mayapan. After the rebuilding period of Mayapan, it later becomes the capital of Yucatán.
    1283 A.D
  • Dec 14, 1441

    Deterioration of Mayapan

    1441 A.D.
    Rebellion within Mayapán results with abandonment of the city in 1461. After this, Yucatán downgrades from a single united kingdom to sixteen rival forms of smaller states, each of which are anxious to become the most powerful.
  • Dec 14, 1500

    The End of the Mayans

    Approx. 1500 A.D.
    The end of the ancient Maya. The Mayans will always be remembered as a technological and powerful culture who established a thriving civilization in Mesoamerica.
  • Period: Dec 14, 1524 to Dec 15, 1546

    Spanish Conquer Mesoamerica

    1524 A.D - 1546 A.D. As the Spanish begin their fight to conquer the remaining cities of the Mayan civilization in 1524 A.D.. Francisco de Montejo the younger, whose troops have horses and guns begins to start his mission. The once prospered empire of the ancient Mayan is eventually defeated.