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How did the olmec make the stone heads?
they mde it to protect them
How many Olmec stone heads have been unearthered as of today?
17 head have been unearthed as of today.
Symbols of have been found on many Olmec artifacts?
Eagles
What was the mother of all Mesoamerica civilizations?
The Olmecs were one of the oldest civilizations of Mesoamerica. What is known about the Olmec people is known from the artifacts that were found. In fact, the discovery of this ancient civilization happened by accident. A farmer was clearing land and he found a massive stone head. Later, 17 stone heads were discovered. Visit the Latino Studies Resources website from Indiana University to see one of these massive stone heads: The discovery of these heads helped the scholars learn about a new civilization that they named the Olmecs. Olmec means "people from a place of rubber trees." The Olmec civilization is quite a mystery. Scholars continue to study its origins and its mysterious disappearance. Still most believe that the Olmec civilization was the "mother" of all Mesoamerican civilizations. This means that it came first.
What sports did the olmec play?
The Olmec played the Olmec ball game. According to Hernán Cortés' research, the losers in this game sometimes had to pay by losing their heads.
How many Olmec basalt heads have been found?
5
Symbols of what have been found on many Olmec artifacts?
The Olmec colossal heads are the most recognized symbol of the Olmec culture.
What type of Olmec statues were found around 1860?
monuments of large heads
What symbols have been found on many Olmec's artifacts?
Symbols of jaguars have been found on many Olmec artifacts.
Where were Olmec heads found?
the olmec head was found in 1862, :D yay so glad because ask me any questions u want I can go all night ladies and gentlemen
How did the Olmec people move the big heads?
the olmec moved big heads by boat or mules, or wooden carts mixed depending on the land
What was the olmec civilization known for?
The Olmec civilization was well known for the colossal heads featured in their artwork. The Olmec civilization was the first major civilization in what is now Mexico.
What are facts about the olmec?
they have big old monster heads
How did the olmec make the stone heads?
they mde it to protect them
How much did the stone heads the olmec made weigh?
The stone heads made by the Olmec civilization weigh anywhere from 20 to 40 tons.
How many Olmec stone heads have been unearthered as of today?
17 head have been unearthed as of today.
Before the Olmec vanished they?
smashed or buried their stone heads
