Their destruction at the hands of Spanish Conquistadores.
The Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs were the big ones
IncasMayansAztecs
Two prominent ancient civilizations in Latin America are the Maya and the Aztec. The Maya thrived in regions that are now Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras, known for their advanced knowledge of mathematics, astronomy, and their intricate writing system. The Aztec civilization, centered in what is now Mexico City, is renowned for its impressive architecture, complex societal structure, and large empire before the Spanish conquest. Both civilizations made significant contributions to culture, agriculture, and governance in their regions.
developed complex mathematical and calendar systems
What is now Latin America has been populated for several millennia, possibly for as long as 30,000 years, so it is difficult to name a specific "first civilization of Latin America". The ancient Olmec Civilization is considered to be one of the earliest civilizations in Mesoamerica. They developed around 1200 BC in the southern Gulf Coast area of Mexico. The Zapotec civilization developed around 700 BC in the Valley of Oaxaca in Mesoamerica. The Mayas, the Incas, and the Aztecs existed in Latin America before the arrival of Europeans.
They were both advanced civilizations in ancient Latin America.
The Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs were the big ones
The three main Indian civilizations in Latin America were the Aztecs in present-day Mexico, the Maya in present-day Mexico and Central America, and the Incas in present-day Peru. These civilizations were known for their advanced architecture, agriculture, and cultural achievements.
Extermination and enslavement.
IncasMayansAztecs
Two prominent ancient civilizations in Latin America are the Maya and the Aztec. The Maya thrived in regions that are now Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras, known for their advanced knowledge of mathematics, astronomy, and their intricate writing system. The Aztec civilization, centered in what is now Mexico City, is renowned for its impressive architecture, complex societal structure, and large empire before the Spanish conquest. Both civilizations made significant contributions to culture, agriculture, and governance in their regions.
developed complex mathematical and calendar systems
The Inca and Aztec
There were 3 major civilizations in latin America and that consisted of the Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs.
Latin America is loosely defined as those countries with languages derived from ancient Latin. Specifically, Spanish, French and Portuguese. Therefore, Latin America spans Mexico (North America), Central America, the Caribbean and South America.
What is now Latin America has been populated for several millennia, possibly for as long as 30,000 years, so it is difficult to name a specific "first civilization of Latin America". The ancient Olmec Civilization is considered to be one of the earliest civilizations in Mesoamerica. They developed around 1200 BC in the southern Gulf Coast area of Mexico. The Zapotec civilization developed around 700 BC in the Valley of Oaxaca in Mesoamerica. The Mayas, the Incas, and the Aztecs existed in Latin America before the arrival of Europeans.
What is now Latin America has been populated for several millennia, possibly for as long as 30,000 years, so it is difficult to name a specific "first civilization of Latin America". The ancient Olmec Civilization is considered to be one of the earliest civilizations in Mesoamerica. They developed around 1200 BC in the southern Gulf Coast area of Mexico. The Zapotec civilization developed around 700 BC in the Valley of Oaxaca in Mesoamerica. The Mayas, the Incas, and the Aztecs existed in Latin America before the arrival of Europeans.