The Postclassical Era refers to the period of time that immediately followed the Classical Era, generally during the years between 200-500 and 1200-1453 CE, depending on the continent.
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The Postclassical Era is the period of Western history, between 500 and 1453 CE., following the fall of the pen is great classical empires in the Mediterranean region. In European history the Postclassical Era coincides with and is more commonly known as the Middle Ages.
While after the fall of the classical western empires, civilizations emerged to form complex tribal societies. The years between 500-1000 CE is referred to as the High Postclassical Era.
During this period, the Eastern world empires continued to expand through trade, migration and conquests of neighboring areas.
In the Americas the 'Classic period' civilizations occurred during the Western world's Postclassical Era.
In the Americas the 'Postclassical period' civilizations occurred during the Western world's late Postclassical, Renaissance, and early "Age of Discovery Empire" Eras.