Timeline of Mexico

Chronology

80 events spanning the history of Mexico. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1500 BCE

   Villages appear, and inhabitants produce clay products.

   Villages appear, and inhabitants produce clay products.

2. 200 BCE – 100

   Monte Albán civilization in southern Mexico.

   Monte Albán civilization in southern Mexico.

3. 1 – 650

   Teotihuacán civilization in central Mexico.

   Teotihuacán civilization in central Mexico.

4. 600 – 900

   Classic Mayan civilization in the Yucatan peninsula.

   Classic Mayan civilization in the Yucatan peninsula.

5. 1300

   Aztec arrive in the Valley of Mexico.

   Aztec arrive in the Valley of Mexico.

6. 1376

   First Aztec king crowned.

   First Aztec king crowned.

7. 1500

   Early sixteenth century Colonial administration established.

   Early sixteenth century Colonial administration established. European settlers pour into colony seeking wealth. Native population decimated by disease and harsh labor practices.

8. 1500

   Late sixteenth century Ranching and industry grow, and mining expands.

   Late sixteenth century Ranching and industry grow, and mining expands.

9. 1502 – 1520

   Reign of Moctezuma II (Montezuma).

   Reign of Moctezuma II (Montezuma).

10. 1519 – 1521

    Hernán Cortés and about 700 men conquer the Aztec Empire.

    Hernán Cortés and about 700 men conquer the Aztec Empire.