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Maya civilization: The Mayans were a great civilization of Central…

- - - - In 700 B.C Writing took place in Mesoamerica.
        
        in 400 BC. The earliest known stone-carved solar calendars were in use among the Maya, although the solar calendar may have been known and used by the Maya prior to this date.
        
        in 400 AD. The Mayan highlands fell under Teotihuacán, and the disintegration of Mayan culture and language began in some parts of the highlands.
        
        in 683 AD the pacal emperor died at the age of 80 years and was buried in the temple of the inscriptions in Palenque.
        
        in 1224 AD. The city of Chichén Itzá was abandoned by the Toltecs. A town known as Uicil-abnal, whose cloak took the name of Itzá, was placed in the desolate city.
        
        in 1821 A.D Mexico became independent from Spain. In general, life became more tolerable for the Mayans than it was under Spanish rule.
        
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