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2000 BCE
The Maya Civilization Starts
Historians don't really know exactly when the Maya people came to be, but archeological evidence of settlement like tree clearing was discovered to take place around 2000 BCE. -
1500 BCE
The First Pyramids are Built
Mayan temples evolved and became more and more statue-like until they eventually adopted a triangle shape and turned into pyramids. -
290
The Classic Period Starts
The Classic period marked the development of large cities, more modern warfare, and an even larger population, now climbing into the millions. -
465
First Stelae is Created
The first recorded Mayan sculptures have been discovered to date back to 465. -
1542
The Maya Civilization Falls
The Mayan civilization falls due to many conflicts, such as environmental decline, constant war, and political changes.
