The Olmecs (/ ˈɒlmɛks, ˈoʊl -/) or Olmec were an early major Mesoamerican civilization, flourishing in the modern-day Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco from roughly 1200 to …

Apr 4, 2018 · 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 …

Oct 14, 2025 · 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 …

Feb 27, 2024 · Derived from the Nahuatl (Aztec) word “Olmecatl”, which means “inhabitant of the rubber country”, Olmec is a reference to the rubber production in the area where many of the …

Oct 13, 2024 · The Olmec civilization, often referred to as the “mother culture” of Mesoamerica, was one of the earliest and most influential ancient civilizations in the Americas.

Feb 17, 2025 · The Olmec civilization, often regarded as Mesoamerica’s “mother culture,” laid the foundations for many aspects of later societies such as the Maya and Aztecs.

Feb 20, 2024 · Revered as the “Mother Culture” of Mesoamerica, the Olmec civilization flourished between 1400 BCE and 400 BCE, leaving behind a profound artistic legacy that continues to …

May 5, 2025 · The Olmec culture thrived along Mexico’s Gulf coast from roughly 1200 to 400 B.C. Best known today for their carved colossal heads, the Olmecs were an important early …

Nov 10, 2024 · The Olmec civilization (c. 1500–400 BCE) was a pioneering Mesoamerican culture whose innovations in art, religion, urban planning, and trade laid the groundwork for later …

Flourishing from approximately 1200 to 400 BCE in what is now southern Mexico, the Olmecs laid the foundations for subsequent civilizations through their innovative societal structures, artistic …