Maya Timeline

By marisa_boue
  • Period: 2600 BCE to 300 BCE

    Maya Timeline

  • 2000 BCE

    Rise of the Olmec

    The Olmec were a part of the Maya civilization. This is also when village farming became established.
  • 700 BCE

    Maya Writing

    The Maya created their writing system in 700 BC. This was their way of communicating with themselves and other civilizations.
  • 400 BCE

    Maya Calendars

    In 400 BC the Maya created the first-ever calendar that they had. Later on, they ended up revising it and that is how we have our calendar today