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The southern lowland cities collapse and Teotihuacan is abandoned. The reason for the collapse of the Maya Classic period is still a mystery to archeologists. This signals the end of the Classic period.
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The powerful city-state of Teotihuacan declines and is no longer a cultural center. The city-state of Caracol becomes a major force in the land.
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The city-state of Tikal is defeated by an alliance of other city-states.
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400 AD - The city-state of Teotihuacan becomes the dominant city and rules over the Maya highlands.
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he city-state of Teotihuacan is established in the Valley of Mexico. It influences the Maya culture for many years. 100 BC - The first pyramids are built.
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The Maya adopt the idea of a monarchy for their government. They are now ruled by kings.
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The first Mayan calendars are carved into stone.
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Large buildings are built in the city of El Mirador. The Maya begin to farm. This enables their society to support larger populations and the cities begin to grow in size. he settlement at Tikal is formed. This will be one of the major cities in the Maya civilization. It will reach its peak in power during the Classic period.
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Mayan writing first starts to develop.
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The Maya begin to form larger settlements at places like Copan and Chalchuapa.
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The Olmec civilization develops, the Maya will take on much of their culture.
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Farming villages begin to form across the Maya region.