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Mayan Empire

  • The Rise of the Mayan Empire
    2600 BCE

    The Rise of the Mayan Empire

    The Mayan empire originated in Yutucán around 2600 B.C.
  • Period: 2600 BCE to 900

    The Rise and Decline of the Mayan Empire

    The Mayan empire began to rise in 2600 B.C. and began to decline around the ninth century due to reasons no one knows.
  • A Monarchy
    300 BCE

    A Monarchy

    A government is created in the form of a monarchy and the Maya are now ruled by their kings.
  • The Establishment of Teotihuacan
    100 BCE

    The Establishment of Teotihuacan

    In 100 B.C., the city of Teotihuacan was established in the Valley of Mexico and is significant to the Mayan culture for years after.
  • The Dominance of Teotihuacan
    400

    The Dominance of Teotihuacan

    Ruling over the Maya, the city of Teotihuacan becomes the Mayas dominant city.
  • The Decline of the Mayan Empire
    900

    The Decline of the Mayan Empire

    Around the ninth century, the Maya slowly started abandoning their cities.