Mayans were one of the best known classical civilizations of Mesoamerica. the earliest settlement was around 1800 b.c.. 1800 b.c. was the beginning of the preclassic period. Mayans were agricultural around the middle of the pre classical period; meaning they grew crops mostly corn and beans. During the middle of the pre classical period rose the first major Mesoamerican civilization ,the Olmec. Together the Olmec's and the Mayans made a calendar and a number system. They also made cultural traits like the pyramid and inscribing stone monuments.
There are many theories to how the Mayan empire fell. One theory is that a catastrophic event lead to the Maya downfall ;such as a volcanic eruption or a huge earthquake. Another theory is as population grew in the Mayan cities so did the Destitute of food, temples and rainforest. and there are many more.
There are many theories to how the Mayan empire fell. One theory is that a catastrophic event lead to the Maya downfall ;such as a volcanic eruption or a huge earthquake. Another theory is as population grew in the Mayan cities so did the Destitute of food, temples and rainforest. and there are many more.