The last Maya city fall
Time: 1697
Place: Guatemala
Details: In the 16th century, the Spanish Empire colonized the Mesoamerican region, and a lengthy series of campaigns saw the fall of Nojpetén, the last Maya city, in 1697.
‹ Earlier in historyThe last independent Maya city fell to the Spanish1697 Later in history ›Defeat at ZentaWednesday Sep 11, 1697
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