Preceramic Period in Belize

The Preceramic Period of Belizean and Mesoamerican history began with the arrival of the first Palaeoindians during 20000 BC – 11000 BC, and ended with the Maya development of ceramics during 2000 BC – 900 BC.

Preceramic Period
20000 BC – 2000 BC
Including
  • Palaeoindian (to 8000 BC)
  • Archaic (to 2000 BC)
Key events
  • Palaeoindian settlement
  • lithic tool development
  • introduction of farming
Chronology
None Preclassic Period
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