Epiclassic period
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The Epiclassic period was a transitional era in Mesoamerican history (roughly 600–900 CE) marked by the decline of major Classic centers and the rise of regional powers and distinctive artistic and architectural styles.
All labels observed (7)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Epiclassic Mesoamerica | 2 |
| Epiclassic period of Mesoamerica | 2 |
| Early Postclassic period | 1 |
| Epiclassic Mesoamerican period | 1 |
| Epiclassic era | 1 |
| Epiclassic period canonical | 1 |
| Epiclassic phase | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3733632 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Epiclassic period Context triple: [El Tajín, periodOfFlourishing, Epiclassic period]
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Middle Horizon
The Middle Horizon was a major pre-Columbian archaeological period in the central Andes marked by the expansion and influence of powerful highland states such as Tiwanaku and Wari.
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Postclassic period of Mesoamerica
The Postclassic period of Mesoamerica was the final pre-Columbian era (roughly 900–1521 CE) marked by intensified warfare, long-distance trade, urban centers, and powerful states such as the Aztec Empire.
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Classic period in Mesoamerica
The Classic period in Mesoamerica was a flourishing era (roughly 250–900 CE) marked by the rise of great city-states like Teotihuacan, Tikal, and Palenque, characterized by monumental architecture, complex writing and calendrical systems, and extensive trade networks.
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Early Intermediate Period
The Early Intermediate Period was a formative era in ancient Peruvian history (roughly 200 BCE–600 CE) marked by the rise of regional cultures and monumental architecture along the coast and highlands.
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Late Archaic period
The Late Archaic period was a prehistoric era in North America marked by increasing social complexity, regional cultural differentiation, and the development of more advanced hunting, gathering, and early horticultural practices.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Epiclassic period Target entity description: The Epiclassic period was a transitional era in Mesoamerican history (roughly 600–900 CE) marked by the decline of major Classic centers and the rise of regional powers and distinctive artistic and architectural styles.
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A.
Middle Horizon
The Middle Horizon was a major pre-Columbian archaeological period in the central Andes marked by the expansion and influence of powerful highland states such as Tiwanaku and Wari.
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B.
Postclassic period of Mesoamerica
The Postclassic period of Mesoamerica was the final pre-Columbian era (roughly 900–1521 CE) marked by intensified warfare, long-distance trade, urban centers, and powerful states such as the Aztec Empire.
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C.
Classic period in Mesoamerica
The Classic period in Mesoamerica was a flourishing era (roughly 250–900 CE) marked by the rise of great city-states like Teotihuacan, Tikal, and Palenque, characterized by monumental architecture, complex writing and calendrical systems, and extensive trade networks.
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D.
Early Intermediate Period
The Early Intermediate Period was a formative era in ancient Peruvian history (roughly 200 BCE–600 CE) marked by the rise of regional cultures and monumental architecture along the coast and highlands.
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E.
Late Archaic period
The Late Archaic period was a prehistoric era in North America marked by increasing social complexity, regional cultural differentiation, and the development of more advanced hunting, gathering, and early horticultural practices.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Mesoamerican archaeological period
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historical period ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Cacaxtla
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Cantona ⓘ Cholula ⓘ El Tajín ⓘ Maya lowlands ⓘ Puuc region ⓘ Teotihuacan archaeological site ⓘ
surface form:
Teotihuacan
Tula region NERFINISHED ⓘ Uxmal ⓘ Xochicalco ⓘ |
| endTime | circa 900 CE ⓘ |
| follows |
Classic period in Mesoamerica
ⓘ
surface form:
Classic period (Mesoamerica)
|
| hasAlternativeName |
Epiclassic period
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surface form:
Epiclassic era
Epiclassic period ⓘ
surface form:
Epiclassic phase
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| hasCharacteristic |
changes in ceramic traditions
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changes in sculptural programs ⓘ continuity and change in Maya northern lowlands ⓘ decline of Classic Maya cities in southern lowlands ⓘ decline of major Classic centers ⓘ development of regional cults and deities ⓘ distinctive architectural styles ⓘ distinctive artistic styles ⓘ emergence of new elite groups ⓘ experimentation in urban planning ⓘ fortified hilltop centers in central Mexico ⓘ increased evidence of warfare ⓘ increased militarism ⓘ long-distance interaction among regions ⓘ mixing of iconographic traditions ⓘ political fragmentation ⓘ population movements ⓘ post-Teotihuacan political reorganization ⓘ regionalization of political authority ⓘ reorganization of religious institutions ⓘ rise of regional powers ⓘ shifts in trade networks ⓘ transitional era between Classic and Postclassic periods ⓘ use of talud-tablero and other hybrid architectural forms ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Mesoamerica ⓘ |
| partOf | Mesoamerican chronology ⓘ |
| precedes |
Postclassic period of Mesoamerica
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surface form:
Postclassic period (Mesoamerica)
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| startTime | circa 600 CE ⓘ |
| studiedBy | Mesoamerican archaeologists ⓘ |
| temporalLocation | Late Classic to Early Postclassic transition ⓘ |
| usedIn |
archaeological periodization of Maya area
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archaeological periodization of central Mexico ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Epiclassic period Description of subject: The Epiclassic period was a transitional era in Mesoamerican history (roughly 600–900 CE) marked by the decline of major Classic centers and the rise of regional powers and distinctive artistic and architectural styles.
Referenced by (9)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Early Postclassic period
this entity surface form:
Epiclassic Mesoamerica
this entity surface form:
Epiclassic period of Mesoamerica
this entity surface form:
Epiclassic Mesoamerican period
this entity surface form:
Epiclassic era
this entity surface form:
Epiclassic phase
this entity surface form:
Epiclassic period of Mesoamerica
this entity surface form:
Epiclassic Mesoamerica