North America - Ancient Mesoamerica (1997) (Map) White Coffee Mug

North America - Ancient Mesoamerica (1997) (Map) This map, published in 1997, focuses on the ancient Mesoamerican civilizations that flourished across North America, primarily in regions now encompassing Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and portions of Panama, southern Veracruz in Mexico, and southwestern United States. It delineates significant archaeological sites, cities, settlements, and territories occupied by various Mesoamerican cultures such as the Maya, Aztec, Zapotec, and Olmec, among others. The map serves as a valuable historical resource for understanding the complexities of ancient Mesoamerican societies, their interactions, and their impact on the region's development before European colonization.