Itza Mayans: Map & History
The Itza are a Maya ethnic group. They are descendants of the Chanes from the Chontal region of Tabasco.
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The Itza are a Maya ethnic group. They are descendants of the Chanes from the Chontal region of Tabasco. They migrated to Bacalar and northern Yucatán during the 10th century, later arriving to Champotón and finally in the 15th century settling around Lake Petén Itzá where they remained independent until 1697. During the Spanish colonial era and later by the Guatemalan government, the Itza were victims of repressive policies that accelerated the extinction of the Itza culture and language, leading to the loss of much of their ethnic identity.
Modern Countries Once Part of Itza Mayans
At its mapped extent, Itza Mayans covered territory in 2 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Itza Mayans's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Itza Mayans Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Itza Mayans appears, with the other states of the time.
Itza Mayans Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 33,237 km² in 1555 CE.
Itza Mayans: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Itza Mayans exist?
Itza Mayans is dated to 1547 CE – 1699 CE, in the Early Modern & Age of Discovery era.
How large was Itza Mayans at its peak?
At its peak in 1555 Itza Mayans covered about 33,237 km².
Other Sovereign Realms
High & Late Middle Ages • Capital: Avarga
Early Modern & Age of Discovery • Capital: Söğüt, Bursa, Edirne, Constantinople
Industrial Era • Capital: London
Early Modern & Age of Discovery • Capital: Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Lahore, Delhi