Pre-Columbian

Pre-Columbian era Civilizations before Columbus

Pre-Columbian refers to the time period in the Americas before Christopher Columbus's arrival in 1492. It encompasses various indigenous cultures, civilizations, and societies that existed across North, Central, and South America.

From pre- + Columbian, referring to the period before Christopher Columbus's voyages.

history archaeology

Maya civilization Aztec Empire Inca Empire

history of the Americas

cultural diversity historical period indigenous