when did the mayan civilization occur
Origins of the ancient Mayan civilization. Much of Maya history is shrouded in mystery. It is believed today that the Mayan peoples began to settle in the Yucatan area of what is now Mexico between 2600 BC and 1800 BC. As the centuries rolled on, their culture and religion developed.
The Classic Period, which began around A.D. 250, was the golden age of the Maya Empire. Classic Maya civilization grew to some 40 cities, including Tikal, Uaxactun, UaxactÃºn, Copan, CopÃ¡n Bonampak, Dos, Pilas calakmul Palenque And; rio rÃ­o bec each city held a 5,000 of 50,000 5000. and 50000 people