The Olmecs: Mother Civilization of Mesoamerica
Before the Maya and the Aztecs, the Olmecs established the first great Mesoamerican civilization between 1500 and 400 BCE, leaving behind colossal heads, sacred jade, and a lasting legacy.
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Before the Maya and the Aztecs, the Olmecs established the first great Mesoamerican civilization between 1500 and 400 BCE, leaving behind colossal heads, sacred jade, and a lasting legacy.
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