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The Maya

  • Creation begins
    3113 BCE

    Creation begins

    The creation of the world begins. This is according to the Mayan Calendar. Also, it was very accurate, so they can tell when rare things would happen.
  • Civilization begins
    2600 BCE

    Civilization begins

    The Mayan civilization begins. They also start to begin building more of their civilization. Also, they start to take over other territories too.
  • A city is found
    100 BCE

    A city is found

    The city of Teotihuacan is founded. This city is for countries that have this type of religion, culture, and the trading centers of Mesoamerica. Also, at one point this was the capital city of the Mayans.
  • Building
    50 BCE

    Building

    The Maya group city Cerros is built. It also has complex temples and ball courts. It was abandoned for one hundred years for unknown reasons. The remaining people of the Maya returned for its fishing and farming.
  • Concerning
    100

    Concerning

    The Mayan's took some land from the Olmec's as you can see in the picture. The Mayan lived mostly in Central America. On the picture, you can see how much land the Mayans took of the Olmecs.
  • The Emperor dies
    683

    The Emperor dies

    The emperor Pacal dies at the age of 80. He was burned in the Temple of the Inscriptions at Palenque. Pacal was born on March 23, 603 A.D.
  • Splitting up
    1441

    Splitting up

    There is a rebellion in Mayapan and by 1461 the city was abandoned. After they abandoned that city their United Kingdom was split up into sections. They were all anxious to gain more power.
  • Meeting a Conqueror
    1524

    Meeting a Conqueror

    The Maya meet Cortez and not until the 17th century he returns. After that, they still remained unconquered by the Spanish. Cortez was a conqueror for the Spanish.
  • The Discovery

    The Discovery

    The Spanish priest Father Avendano and his companions discover the ruins of Tikal. He and his companions got lost in that jungle where Tikal is. The ruins of Tikal was discovered by chance.
  • A battle

    A battle

    The Mayans rise against the Mexican government. It was not until the 1990’s they stopped fighting each other. They also did this so often till then.
  • An artifact is found

    An artifact is found

    Workmen building the Panama Canal found a Jade from the Mayan back in 320 A.D. This plaque is one of the oldest known objects in the Mayan culture. Also, they found this Jade while digging out the Panama Canal.
  • A war with the Mayans

    A war with the Mayans

    Rampant government Corruption is leading to the Mexican Revolution. They must’ve done something to start this war. This war took place in Mexico and had some help on the way to finish the war. The Mayans actually took place in this war.