Maya

  • Apr 21, 800

    Guatemalan lowlands.

     Guatemalan  lowlands.
    In the beginning of the 800’s the maya abandoned, the major center in the Guatemalan lowlands. Scholars are trying to discover the reason for the collapse of the maya society.
  • Period: Apr 22, 925 to Apr 22, 1250

    Chichen Itza

    In 925 A.D, Chichen itza becomes the most powerful state in the region. Then in the 1250 A.D chichen itza is abandoned, after being ignored for two hundred years.
  • Period: Apr 21, 1100 to Apr 21, 1500

    maya books of paper

    The mayas made books of paper from fig tree bark in 1100’s to the early 1500’s. Also they used the paper to write down symbols.
  • Period: Apr 22, 1220 to Apr 22, 1440

    Against the capital

    The mayapan become the capital of the maya civilization. The mayapan was formed to rule the region, only the 1220 until the 1440. The reason why it only lasted until 1440 was because people were against keeping it the capital.
  • Apr 22, 1485

    Commoners

    Commoners
    Commoners were also not supposed to talk to him directly. Commoners were forbidden from wearing the clothing or symbols of the nobles. Making the city or state government of the maya similar to the government of the ancient greeks. 1485
  • Period: Apr 21, 1500 to Apr 22, 1500

    The Yucatan and the highlands of southern Guatemala

    In the mid-1500 hundreds, the Yucatan and the highlands of southern Guatemala, continued to prosper, meaning to make success. Spain then conquered, most of the mayans.
  • Period: Apr 22, 1502 to Apr 22, 1520

    Maya ball court.

    The mayas made giant ball court that they play with rubber balls. The balls were attached to temples. 1502-1520 CE
  • Period: to

    Pyramid

    The Maya made tall pyramid of the limestone with small temple on the top. Made in the 16th century. Also people were Buryed under the pyramids.
  • The city of Palenque

    The city of Palenque
    The city of Palenque is often considered the artistic capital of the Maya civilization. It wasn't a big or powerful city, but some of the finest Maya art has been found within this city.
  • Period: to

    Mexico and Central America

    Right now, the maya lives in mexico and central america, so people theses day that are a maya speak the language sent onto them.