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The development/start era of the Mayan empire
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The Maya settled around 1800 BCE in near Central America and the tip of Mexico.
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This is the start of the royal dynasty of Yax Mutal
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The middle/peak of the Mayan empire
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The Maya civilization peaked in the classic period, cities grew and flourished as well as populations
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This is when the death of the famous ruler Pacal occurred and a great tomb was made to honor him
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Mayan cities collapsed due to drought, a volcano, and warfare as some historians believe
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End/Decline of the empire officaly ended during the Spanish conquest
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The Maya was invaded by the Toltecs who greatly influenced them, later on, the Spanishs conquered them
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Long distance trade became its own sort of middle class
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Christopher Columbus encountered Mayan moving trade in a canoe carrying tools, textiles, obsidian, clothing, and ceramics
