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Cacicazgos mayas
Chiefdoms of Yucatán: marked 12

Tases, also known as Tazes or Tasees, was the name of an important Maya chiefdom. A chiefdom was like a small kingdom ruled by a chief. This chiefdom was located in the northeastern part of the Yucatán Peninsula. It existed long ago, before the Spanish explorers and soldiers arrived in the 1500s.

What Was Tases?

Tases was one of many Maya chiefdoms that existed in the Yucatán Peninsula. These chiefdoms were independent areas, each with its own leader. They were part of the larger Maya civilization, known for its advanced writing, art, architecture, and math. Tases played a role in the history of the region before the arrival of Europeans.

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