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Maya's Impire

By Julian Parrales
  • Farming
    2000 BCE

    Farming

    villages begin to form across the Maya region
  • The Olmec civilization develops
    1500 BCE

    The Olmec civilization develops

    The Maya will take on much of their culture.
  • Copan and Chalchuapa.
    1000 BCE

    Copan and Chalchuapa.

    The Maya begin to form larger settlements at places like Copan and Chalchuapa
  • Develop
    700 BCE

    Develop

    Mayan writing first starts to develop
  • Buildings
    600 BCE

    Buildings

    Large buildings are built in the city of El Mirador
  • Farm
    600 BCE

    Farm

    The Maya begin to farm. This enables their society to support larger populations and the cities begin to grow in size.
  • Classic period
    600 BCE

    Classic period

    The 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
  • Calendars
    400 BCE

    Calendars

    The first Mayan calendars are carved into stone.
  • Monarchy
    300 BCE

    Monarchy

    The Maya adopt the idea of a monarchy for their government. They are now ruled by kings.
  • City-state
    100 BCE

    City-state

    The city-state of Teotihuacan is established in the Valley of Mexico. It influences the Maya culture for many years.