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400
The earliest known solar calendars carved in stone are in use among the Maya
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Period: 400 to Dec 7, 700
The Mayan
The Maya developed a highly complex civilization based on city-states controlled by dynasties of kings -
500
The Maya city of Cerros is built, with a complex of temples and ball courts
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Aug 20, 600
An unknown event destroys the civilization at Teotihuacan, along with the empire it supported
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Period: Aug 29, 700 to Apr 14, 1100
Inca
The inca built a vast empire supported by taxes, goverened by a bureaucracy, and linked by extensive road system -
Sep 2, 700
Writing is developed in Mesoamerica
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Period: Jul 3, 1100 to Apr 12, 1375
The Aztec
The alliances and conquest, the aztecs created a powerful empire in mexico -
Nov 18, 1100
The Mexica travel from their northern homeland of Aztlan
