Zapotec Civilization
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Was a civilization originated in the Central Valleys of Oaxaca in the late 6th Century BC.
Establishment
January 499 BC: Zapotec civilization originated in the Central Valleys of Oaxaca in the late 6th Century BC.
Chronology
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Expansion during the rule of Axayacatl in the Aztec Empire.
January 1470: Conquests of Moctezuma I, ruler of the Aztec Empire.
Were a series of expeditions and military campaigns by Spanish conquistadores and discoverers to conquer territories in central and southern America.
2.1.Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire
Was a military campaign waged by Spanish conquistarod Hernán Cortés along with indigenous allies to conquer the Aztec Empire.
January 1522: By 1510 most of the Caribbean was already under Spanish control.
January 101: The Zapotec state formed at Monte Albán began to expand during the late Monte Alban 1 phase (400-100 BC) and throughout the Monte Alban 2 phase (100 BC - AD 200). During Monte Alban 1c (roughly 200 BC) to Monte Alban 2 (200 BC - AD 100), Zapotec rulers seized control of the provinces outside the valley of Oaxaca because none of the surrounding provinces could compete with them politically and militarily.
January 201: During Monte Alban 1c (roughly 200 BC) to Monte Alban 2 (200 BC - AD 100), Zapotec rulers seized control of the provinces outside the valley of Oaxaca because none of the surrounding provinces could compete with the valley of Oaxaca politically and militarily. By 200 AD, the Zapotecs had extended their influence, from Quiotepec in the North to Ocelotepec and Chiltepec in the South. Monte Albán had become the largest city in what are today the southern Mexican highlands.
January 751: Cuilapan, originally called Sahayuca, has been a permanent settlement since at least 500 BC. It developed into a city state but was absorbed by Monte Alban until between 600 and 900 AD. After this, Cuilapan returned to being an independent city-state, equal to a number of other important city states in the area.
January 1001: Mitla was inhabited at least since the Classic Period (100-650 AD) and perhaps from as early as 900 BC. It began as a fortified village on the outer edge of the valley and later became the main religious center of the Zapotec. The Mixtec took control of the area around 1000 AD, although the area remained populated by many Zapotec.
Disestablishment
January 1522: By 1510 most of the Caribbean was already under Spanish control.
