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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 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
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
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
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.
