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Period: 2000 BCE to 200
Preclassic
The development/start era of the Mayan empire -
1800 BCE
Beginging
The Maya settled around 1800 BCE in near Central America and the tip of Mexico. -
90
Royal dynasty of Yax Mutal
This is the start of the royal dynasty of Yax Mutal -
Period: 200 to 900
Classic
The middle/peak of the Mayan empire -
Period: 250 to 900
Peak
The Maya civilization peaked in the classic period, cities grew and flourished as well as populations -
683
Death of Ruler Pacal
This is when the death of the famous ruler Pacal occurred and a great tomb was made to honor him -
900
End
Mayan cities collapsed due to drought, a volcano, and warfare as some historians believe -
900
Postclassic
End/Decline of the empire officaly ended during the Spanish conquest -
1000
Invasion
The Maya was invaded by the Toltecs who greatly influenced them, later on, the Spanishs conquered them -
1000
Trade
Long distance trade became its own sort of middle class -
1502
First Encounter with Europeans
Christopher Columbus encountered Mayan moving trade in a canoe carrying tools, textiles, obsidian, clothing, and ceramics
