Mesoamerica is a region located in present-day Mexico and Central America. It was home to several highly developed pre-Columbian civilizations, including the Olmec, Maya, Zapotec, Mixtec, and Aztec. The term "Mesoamerica" is commonly used to refer to the area and time period (from around 2000 BCE to the 16th century CE) when these civilizations flourished. Mesoamerica is known for its impressive architectural structures and complex social, political, and religious systems.
