Flourishing of the Maya Late Classic Period

Name: Flourishing of the Maya Late Classic Period
Start: 701
End: 800

Type Event Region Mesoamerica Time 701–800

In the 8th century, the city-states of the Maya lowlands reached their peak in construction, dated inscriptions, and artistic craftsmanship, with gra…

Timeline

701–800Palenque · MexicoCity-states such as Tikal, Palenque, and Copán continuously built grand temples and palaces; limestone reliefs and painted pottery reached a high level of craftsmanship, and the inscription system fully recorded dynastic lineages and astronomical calendars.
720–800Copán · HondurasMaterials such as obsidian, jade, cacao, and salt circulated among city-states, and artistic styles influenced one another; the cultural integration of the Late Classic reached unprecedented breadth and depth.

Sources

The Classic Maya — Stephen D. Houston and Takeshi Inomata (2009)