Olmecs - Wikipedia
The Olmecs (/ ˈ ɒ l m ɛ k s, ˈ oʊ l-/) or Olmec were the earliest known major Mesoamerican civilization, flourishing in the modern-day Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco from roughly 1200 to 400 BCE during Mesoamerica's formative period.
Olmec Civilization - World History Encyclopedia
2018年4月4日 · The Olmec civilization is known for being the first great Mesoamerican culture. It is famous for its monumental sacred complexes, massive stone head sculptures, ball games, the drinking of chocolate, and animal gods.
Olmec | Definition, History, Art, Artifacts, & Facts | Britannica
Olmec, the first elaborate pre-Columbian civilization of Mesoamerica (c. 1200–400 BCE) and one that is thought to have set many of the fundamental patterns evinced by later American Indian cultures of Mexico and Central America, notably the Maya and the Aztec.
What was the Olmec Civilization? – History & Major Facts
2024年10月13日 · The Olmec civilization originated in the fertile lowlands along the Gulf Coast of Mexico, an area known for its swampy environment interspersed with rich alluvial soils. The main Olmec heartland covered the present-day Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco, centered around four major cities: San Lorenzo, La Venta, Tres Zapotes, and Laguna de ...
Olmec Civilization - National Geographic Society
2024年2月27日 · The Olmec created massive monuments, including colossal stone heads, thrones, stela (upright slabs), and statues. They may have been the originators of the Mesoamerican ball game, a ceremonial team sport played throughout the region for centuries.
The Olmec: The First Great Mesoamerican Civilization. - ThoughtCo
2019年5月30日 · The Olmec were the first great Mesoamerican civilization. They thrived along Mexico’s Gulf coast, mainly in the present-day states of Veracruz and Tabasco, from about 1200 to 400 B.C., although there were pre-Olmec societies before that and post-Olmec (or Epi-Olmec) societies afterward.
Olmec Civilization | Facts and History - Historicways
2023年11月22日 · The Olmec Civilization, flourishing between 1400 BCE and 400 BCE, holds a paramount place in Mesoamerican history. This period witnessed the rise of a sophisticated society that laid the groundwork for subsequent civilizations.
The History and Culture of Olmec Civilization - The Archaeologist
2023年8月20日 · The Olmec civilization, located in ancient Mexico, prospered in Pre-Classical (Formative) Mesoamerica from c. 1200 BCE to c. 400 BCE. Monumental sacred complexes, massive stone sculptures, ball games, the drinking of chocolate, and animal gods were all features of Olmec culture passed on to those pe
The Olmec Civilization in Central America: History, Geography, and Culture
2024年5月26日 · The Olmec civilization, one of the earliest known Mesoamerican cultures, flourished primarily along the Gulf Coast of modern-day Mexico, encompassing the present-day states of Veracruz and Tabasco.
The Olmec Civilization: A Timeline of Key Events
Emerging in the low-lying region of what is now southern Mexico around 1400 BCE, the Olmecs laid the foundations for many subsequent Mesoamerican civilizations, including the Maya and the Aztecs.