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In 2600 BC the Maya civilization was first established
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In 700 BC Writing was developed in the Mayan culture. The Mayans used hieroglyphics as their writing form.
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In 300 BC the Maya adopted the idea of social classes and that the civilization should be ruled by nobles and kings.
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In 751 BC many Long-standing Maya alliances begin to parish, and trade between Maya city-states declines (causing inter-state conflict).
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Cities are being abandoned one by one and are eventually vacant or taken over.