Caption
Classic Highland Civilizations c. AD 1-700
Summary
This map shows the extension of the Teotihuacan dominion neighboring the Mayan and Monte Alban civilizations.
Map also includes a brief explanation about the nature of the Teotihuacan influence.
Legend indicates:
- Monte Alban Empire and area of cultural influence
- Teotihuacan Empire and area of cultural influence
- Major urban centre
- Other urban centre
- Contemporary culture
- Inscribed stelae
- Traded commodities:
- obsidian
- building stone
- iron ore for mirrors
- jade and other green stones
- flint
- shells
- feathers
- pottery
- salt
Source
Oxford Atlas of World History, Oxford University Press, 2002. General Editor Patrick K. O’Brien.
Chapter 2. The Ancient World: “Civilizations in Mesoamerica 1200 BC-AD 700,” page 32.
Copyright
Map copyright © Philip’s, a division of Octopus Publishing Ltd. Source: Philip’s Atlas of World History.
Used under license from Octopus Publishing Group.
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