Most of the artistic and cultural achievements of the Maya civilization took place during this period. The Classic Period is considered the golden age of the Maya city-states. It influences the Maya culture for many years. 100 BC - The city-state of Teotihuacan is established in the Valley of Mexico.300 BC - The Maya adopt the idea of a monarchy for their government.400 BC - The first Mayan calendars are carved into stone.It will reach its peak in power during the Classic period. This will be one of the major cities in the Maya civilization. 600 BC - The settlement at Tikal is formed.This enables their society to support larger populations and the cities begin to grow in size. 600 BC - Large buildings are built in the city of El Mirador.700 BC - Mayan writing first starts to develop.1000 BC - The Maya begin to form larger settlements at places like Copan and Chalchuapa.1500 BC - The Olmec civilization develops, the Maya will take on much of their culture.2000 BC - Farming villages begin to form across the Maya region.The major cities during this period were El Mirador and Kaminaljuyu. A lot of development took place during this period. The Pre-classic Period covers from the start of the Maya civilization to 250 AD when the Maya civilization began its golden age. The timeline of the Maya Civilization is often divided up into three major periods: the Pre-classic Period, the Classic Period, and the Post-classic Period. Maya Civilization Timeline History > Aztec, Maya, and Inca for Kids

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