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The population was estimated larger than London

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Time: 1st Millenium

Place: Petén Department, Guatemala

Details: The population was estimated at a peak of twenty-eight thousand, between 750 and 800 – larger than London at the time.

Best-effort ordering. Some events may appear out of order since many are only known to the year, but they are usually around the same period.

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