Because they were pretty much the first culture to begin with.
the olmecs
The Olmecs.
Alot of people called them that so they stuck to it.
The Olmecs
The last American Indian civilization in Mexico was the Aztecs. The first was the Olmecs, who are often hailed as the most advanced group.
The answer is the Olmecs.
the olmecs
The Zapotec
from about 1200 until about 100 B.C
The Olmecs Civilization was the earliest of all the Mesoamerica Native American civilizations. There is no record of who the leader or emperor was.
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".
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".