americas

By aleaboo
  • 1500 BCE

    1500–400 BCE – Olmecs

    First major Mesoamerican civilization. Sites: San Lorenzo, La Venta.
  • 1200 BCE

    1200–1521 CE – Aztecs/Mexica

    Empire centered in Tenochtitlan.
  • 900 BCE

    900–1521 CE – Mixtecs

    Known for goldwork and codices. Strong kingdoms in Oaxaca.
  • 896 BCE

    900–1150 CE – Toltecs

    Capital at Tula. Famous for the Atlantean statues.
  • Period: 888 BCE to 1521 BCE

    900–1521 CE (Postclassic Period)

  • 245 BCE

    250–900 CE – Maya Civilization

    Advanced writing, astronomy, and calendars. Cities: Tikal, Palenque, Copán.
  • 196 BCE

    200–800 CE – Zapotecs

    Center at Monte Albán. Early writing system.
  • 98 BCE

    200–900 CE (Classic Period)

    100–650 CE – Teotihuacán Largest ancient city in the Americas. Pyramids of the Sun and Moon.
  • 1492

    European Arrival

    1492 – Discovery of America Columbus arrives in the Caribbean.
  • 1516

    1521–1800s – Spanish Colonies

    Formation of New Spain. Spanish rule, Christianity, mining, and mestizaje.
  • 1518

    1519–1521 – Conquest of Mexico

    Cortés defeats the Aztec Empire.