Indigenous Civilizations

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Featured Indigenous Civilizations

Inca Empire

Inca Empire

Andean Civilization

The largest empire in pre-Columbian America, known for its advanced architecture and road systems.
Maya Civilization

Maya Civilization

Mesoamerican Culture

Advanced civilization known for its sophisticated writing system, mathematics, and astronomy.
Iroquois Confederacy

Iroquois Confederacy

Northeast Woodlands

Powerful alliance of Native American nations known for their democratic governance system.
Aztec Empire

Aztec Empire

Mesoamerican Empire

Powerful empire centered in Tenochtitlan, known for its complex social structure and religious practices.

Cultural Regions of the Americas

North America

From the Arctic tundra to the deserts of the Southwest, discover diverse cultures including the Inuit, Iroquois, Cherokee, and many more.

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Mesoamerica

Home to advanced civilizations like the Maya, Aztec, and Zapotec, known for their monumental architecture and complex societies.

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South America

From the Andean highlands to the Amazon rainforest, discover the Inca, Moche, and diverse Amazonian cultures.

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Caribbean

Island cultures including the Taino and Carib peoples, known for their seafaring traditions and vibrant cultures.

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Indigenous History Timeline

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Pre-Columbian Era (Before 1492)

Advanced civilizations flourished across the Americas with sophisticated cultures, trade networks, and architectural achievements.

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Classic Period (200-900 CE)

Peak of Maya civilization, construction of monumental cities, and development of complex writing systems.

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Post-Classic Period (900-1521 CE)

Rise of the Aztec Empire, expansion of trade networks, and cultural exchange across Mesoamerica.

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Inca Empire (1438-1533 CE)

Rapid expansion of the Inca Empire, construction of Machu Picchu, and development of extensive road systems.

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Modern Era

Indigenous peoples continue to preserve their cultures, languages, and traditions while adapting to contemporary challenges.

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