378 CEReputable sourceDebated
Teotihuacan and the Entrada
On the timeline · around 378 CE ·
What happened
In 378 CE, according to Tikal's own inscriptions, warriors linked to the great central-Mexican city of Teotihuacan arrived at Tikal. Its king died the same day, and a new dynasty tied to Teotihuacan took power — an event scholars call the 'Entrada.'
Why it matters
The Entrada reveals how far-reaching Mesoamerican politics were, with a distant metropolis reaching in to reshape the Maya heartland.
How we know
The events of 378 are reconstructed from carved inscriptions at Tikal and other cities, and their exact meaning is still debated.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Tikal · Reputable source