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Early Mayan socieites in the southern lowlands begin to grow. Marking the beginning of the mayan civilization. -
The rise of urban civilization and more complex structers in the southern lowlands begin to be built. -
Evidence of the first Maya writing, including hieroglyphic words, begins to appear on record -
The Mayan calender including 365 days just like todays in developed, allowing accurate records . -
The contrction of large centers and bulidings begin the process of being built. These buildings include El Mirador and Nakbe. These centers feature massive pyramids and plazas -
The first of apprearnace of stone architecture, marking tyhe beginning of monuments including dates and events. -
Early cities in Maya begin to grow such as Tikal. Theese places include regional center with architectureal and cultural advancements. -
The establishments of more advanced Urban centers, with Tikal beginning to rise as a large city in the Mayan region -
The development of highly refined Mayan art, architecture and atronomy continues. With cities building large pyramids and ballcourts. -
Classic period begins, marked by the rise of powerful city states like Tikal. Mayan society becomes increasling complex with the establishment of dyansties. -
The first known Ruler of Tikal, Yax Ehb' Xook, acends to the throne, marking the beginning of Tikal's dominance in the region. -
The arrival of the powerful ruler Siyaj K'ak' from teotihuacan in Tikal. This event marks key times in Tikals rise, after they defeated there rival city. -
The Peak of classic Maya Civilization, with significant cultural and political achievements in art, architecture, and atronomy. -
Tikal defeats Uaxactun in battle, establishing its dominance over the region and further solidifying its position as a major power. -
Maya creats and solidifies trade networks, with goods like jade, cacao, and textiles moving between the southern lowlands. -
The movement of people leaving Maya and many cities began to experience decline in population -
Maya continues construction of their monumental architecture, including famous temples, pyramids, and palaces found in major city states. -
The construction of the temple of the inscriptions beings in Palenque, one fo the most famous Maya monuments, which would later house the tomb of King Pakal. -
The Maya Civilizations reaches a high point in cultural and political development, with large and well planned cities. -
Decline continues to happen in Maya and everybody continues to move out, although the popualtion continued to rise in other city states near. This was possibly due to the environmental change and other factors.