900–1200 CE

Period · Mesoamerica

Early Postclassic

900–1200 CE

The Early Postclassic is the Toltec era of Tula and the Maya-Toltec florescence of Chichén Itzá, with Plumbate ware and metalwork appearing in Mesoamerica. Militaristic iconography and long-distance trade characterise the period. It ends with the fall of Tula.

Dates900–1200 CE
RegionMesoamerica
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Stratum Strata. "Early Postclassic" (Period). Stratum Strata pack 2026.09, as of 2026-09-21. https://stratum.black/strata/periods/early-postclassic. Accessed 2026-09-21.

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