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600 BCE
The rise of the mayan civilization
Early Mayan socieites in the southern lowlands begin to grow. Marking the beginning of the mayan civilization. -
500 BCE
The rise of Urbanization in Mayan Civilization
The rise of urban civilization and more complex structers in the southern lowlands begin to be built. -
400 BCE
Writing and Continuing growth
Evidence of the first Maya writing, including hieroglyphic words, begins to appear on record -
300 BCE
Calender and time is developed
The Mayan calender including 365 days just like todays in developed, allowing accurate records . -
250 BCE
The construction of larger buildings
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 -
100 BCE
The First apearance of Stone architecture
The first of apprearnace of stone architecture, marking tyhe beginning of monuments including dates and events. -
100
Early Maya cities begin to emerge
Early cities in Maya begin to grow such as Tikal. Theese places include regional center with architectureal and cultural advancements. -
150
Establishments of more Urban Centers
The establishments of more advanced Urban centers, with Tikal beginning to rise as a large city in the Mayan region -
175
Development of art
The development of highly refined Mayan art, architecture and atronomy continues. With cities building large pyramids and ballcourts. -
250
Classic Periods begins
Classic period begins, marked by the rise of powerful city states like Tikal. Mayan society becomes increasling complex with the establishment of dyansties. -
290
First Ruler
The first known Ruler of Tikal, Yax Ehb' Xook, acends to the throne, marking the beginning of Tikal's dominance in the region. -
378
Arrival of another Powerful Ruler
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. -
400
The Peak
The Peak of classic Maya Civilization, with significant cultural and political achievements in art, architecture, and atronomy. -
425
Tikal Defeats Enemy
Tikal defeats Uaxactun in battle, establishing its dominance over the region and further solidifying its position as a major power. -
500
Maya cretaes extensive trade networks
Maya creats and solidifies trade networks, with goods like jade, cacao, and textiles moving between the southern lowlands. -
549
Start of the Decline of Maya
The movement of people leaving Maya and many cities began to experience decline in population -
550
Continuing Contruction
Maya continues construction of their monumental architecture, including famous temples, pyramids, and palaces found in major city states. -
562
More construction
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. -
600
Maya Civilization reaches a high
The Maya Civilizations reaches a high point in cultural and political development, with large and well planned cities. -
600
Total decline of Maya
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.