Mesoamerica

Home to many Pre-columbian cultures such as the Olmec, Toltecs, Aztecs, and Maya. Located in modern day Central America, Mesoamerica stretches from central modern day Mexico down south into part of modern day Nicaragua and Honduras. Mesoamerican culture began as early as 1200 B.C.E. and lasted until the Spanish colonized most of Central and South America following Columbus's "discovery" in 1492 C.E.

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