Ancient history

Where were the Maya and Aztec empires located?

Maya Civilization:

- Location: The Maya civilization flourished in Mesoamerica, which includes southeastern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and parts of Belize.

- Timeline: The Maya civilization thrived between 2600 BCE and 900 CE.

- Major Cities: Prominent Maya cities included Tikal, Chichen Itza, Palenque, Copan, and Uxmal.

Aztec Civilization:

- Location: The Aztec Empire was located in central Mexico. Its capital city, Tenochtitlan, was built on an island in Lake Texcoco.

- Timeline: The Aztec Empire flourished between 1428 and 1521 CE.

- Major Cities: Besides Tenochtitlan, other important Aztec cities included Tenochtitlan, Tlatelolco, Tula, and Teotihuacan (which pre-dated the Aztec Empire).