Quick timeline of Maya civilization: Pre-Classic began ~2000 BC with no kings. Divine dynasties emerged 200 BC-250 AD. Classical lasted 250 AD-800/900 AD when cities were abandoned. But they didn't vanish — they migrated north and founded the Post-Classic civilization with priestly councils instead of kings.
Maya Classical Period Collapse Explained
Key facts
- The 'Maya disappearance' refers to the collapse of the Classical period between 800-900 AD
- Pre-classic period began around 2200 BC with no individual rulers or kings
- Divine kings and dynastic families emerged around 200 BC to 200 AD
- Classical period lasted from 100 AD to 800-900 AD when all major Maya cities were abandoned
- Maya did not actually vanish; they migrated north and founded the Post-Classic civilization
- Post-Classic period abandoned individual kings in favor of divine councils of priests
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