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They are believed to represent their rulers.
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Where did the Olmecs keep their calendars?
They kept there calenders on a stone stelae a type of monument.
Which culture is associated with the colossal stone heads carved from volcanic rock?
the olmecs
What were the colossal stone heads carved for?
, it is thought that the monuments represent portraits of powerful individual Olmec rulers.
Which of the following is generally considered the earliest civilization in the Americas A. Aztec B. Maya C. Olmec D. Inca?
The Olmec civilization developed in south central Mexico in the 16th century BCE. The Olmecs flourished from 1500 BCE until about 400 BCE. The Olmecs laid the groundwork for other Meso-american civilizations that followed. The Olmecs are now known largely for their artwork, primarily their "Colossal Heads".
What is generally considered the earliest civilization in the Americas a Aztec b Maya c olmec d Inca?
The Olmec civilization developed in south central Mexico in the 16th century BCE. The Olmecs flourished from 1500 BCE until about 400 BCE. The Olmecs laid the groundwork for other Meso-American civilizations that followed. The Olmecs are now known largely for their artwork, primarily their "Colossal Heads".
Why are the Olmecs important?
The Olmecs are considered the "mother culture" of Mexico. They are the first known organized tribe in Mexico, and their major contributions to history were their ritual ballgame, and their gigantic stone heads, which are believed to represent leaders.
Why did the Olmecs smashed or buried the huge stone heads they had worshipped?
because it was the richual
Why did olmec people create stone heads?
The Olmecs "only art" is not only their famous Colossal heads, they also made small figurenes, statues, and Jade masks for their decesed leaders.
What early civilization created heads like the one shown below?
their is no picture below
The colossal heads were produced around 1200 to 900 Bc the Native American people of?
Mesoamerica
These colossal heads were produced around 1200 to 900 BC by the Native American peoples of?
Mesoamerica
Did the Olmecs move stone heads from one place to another?
Yes but how ? They used hide straps and picked the strongest people
