Event Brief
A History of the Maya: Late Classic Period
Filed: Feb 08, 2026 at 2:02 AM ET
Summary: The Maya civilization peaked during the Late Classic period with major cities and a population over 10 million.
WHO: Ancient Maya civilization
WHAT: Peaked during the Late Classic period
WHEN: Feb 08, 2026 at 1:24 AM ET
WHERE: Tikal, Palenque, Copán
WHY: Major cities formed and populations grew
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