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The earliest Mayan groups formed agricultural villages and began cultivating maize, beans, and squash, which formed the basis of their diet. -
They developed hieroglyphic writing and the first calendars, which allowed them to record dates and rituals. -
The Classic Period begins, marked by the rise of cities such as Tikal and Palenque, which became important political and religious centers. -
Cities in the north, such as Chichén Itzá and Mayapán, reemerge with a new architectural style. -
Hernán Cortés arrives in Mexico, initiating the conquest with the help of indigenous allies. -
After prolonged fighting and outbreaks of disease, Tenochtitlán fell, marking the end of the Aztec empire.