Preclassic

Adjective

Meaning

Designating a formative period in Mesoamerican history, from 2000 BCE to 250 CE, during which large-scale ceremonial architecture, writing, cities and states developed.

Designating a transformative period in Maya history from the beginning of permanent village life c. 1000 BC until the advent of the Classic Period c. 250 AD.

Examples

Kings in both the Preclassic and Classic eras were believed to embody the maize god on Earth. Source: Internet

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