A History of the Maya: Late Classic Period

A History of the Maya: Late Classic Period

As part of an exploration into Mexico’s long and rich history, Mexico News Daily has teamed up with one of the country’s top Maya experts to examine the ancient world that flourished across Mesoamerica. This is Part 3 in a series of articles on the ancient Maya. Follow the links to read Part 1 and Part 2. Traditionally, the Classic period has been considered to end in approximately A.D. 1000, with A.D. 550 marking the beginning of the period kno…