The Mayan Empire

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  • 2600 BCE

    Rise of The Mayans

  • Period: 600 BCE to 800

    The Zapotec Period in which writing, mathematics, and astronomy were disseminated. Calendar developed.

  • 400

    The city-state of Teotihuacan becomes the dominant city and rules over the Maya highlands.

  • 600

    The Maya begin to farm

  • 700

    The Maya city and temple complex of Chacchoben is built.

  • 800

    The Maya city of Palenque is abandoned.

  • 900

    Fall of the Mayan Empire