-1200 ⟶ Olmec Civilization Emerges in Mesoamerica

the first civilization in Central and North America develops...
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🗿 Olmec Civilization Emerges in Mesoamerica

the first civilization in Central and North America develops in about 1200 BC in the coastal regions of the southern part of the Gulf of Mexico. Known as the Olmec civilization, its early site is at San Lorenzo.⟶
Olmec Civilization Emerges in Mesoamerica (-1200)
Ancient CivilizationsMesoamericaPre-ColumbianEarly SocietiesArchaeologyIndigenous Peoples
MexicoMexico

🏘️ Olmec City of La Venta Depopulated

to 325 BC: Olmecs leave La Venta, and it becomes depopulated by 325 BC.⟶
Olmec City of La Venta Depopulated (-450)
Pre-Columbian AmericaMesoamericaArchaeology
MexicoMexico

🏛️ Chichen Itza Founded

The city of Chichen Itza is founded in Mexico.⟶
Chichen Itza Founded (455)
Maya CivilizationPre-Columbian AmericaMesoamericaAncient CitiesArchaeologyUrbanizationIndigenous Peoples
MexicoMexico

🏙️ Mexica Founding of Tenochtitlan

Forced out of previous habitations, the Mexica found the city of Tenochtitlan.⟶
Mexica Founding of Tenochtitlan (1325)
MexicaCity-StateMesoamericaIndigenous PeoplesPre-ColumbianSettlementMigration
MexicoMexico

👑 Chimalpopoca Ascends as Tlatoani of Tenochtitlan

Reign of Chimalpopoca begins as the third tlatoani of Tenochtitlan.⟶
Chimalpopoca Ascends as Tlatoani of Tenochtitlan (1397)
Aztec EmpireTlatoaniCity-StateMesoamericaPre-ColumbianIndigenous PeoplesSuccession
MexicoMexico

👑 Aztec Dominance in Mesoamerica Established

1469: Under Moctezuma I, the Aztecs become the dominant power in Mesoamerica.⟶
Aztec Dominance in Mesoamerica Established (1440)
MesoamericaEmpire BuildingIndigenous PeoplesPre-Columbian AmericaPolitical PowerExpansionism
MexicoMexico