- 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).