Olmecs - Wikipedia
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 …
Olmec Civilization - World History Encyclopedia
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 …
Olmec | Definition, History, Art, Artifacts, & Facts | Britannica
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 …
Olmec Civilization - Education
Feb 27, 2024 · These cultures, such as the Maya, Zapotec, Totonac, and Teotihuacán civilizations have unique art, architecture, and cultures that separate them from each other, but many …
What was the Olmec Civilization? – History & Major Facts
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.
Ancient Olmec Culture - ThoughtCo
May 13, 2025 · The Olmecs practiced agriculture and fishing, using foods like maize, fish, and domestic dogs. Olmec homes were simple structures near water, made of earth, poles, and …
The Olmec Civilization: Mesoamerica’s Mother Culture
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.