They are believed to represent their rulers.
They kept there calenders on a stone stelae a type of monument.
The culture known for its monolith stone heads is the Olmec civilization in ancient Mesoamerica, specifically in present-day Mexico. These colossal heads are believed to have been carved around 1400-400 BCE and are considered one of the Olmecs' most distinctive and mysterious artistic achievements.
, it is thought that the monuments represent portraits of powerful individual Olmec rulers.
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".
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.
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The Olmecs "only art" is not only their famous Colossal heads, they also made small figurenes, statues, and Jade masks for their decesed leaders.
The colossal stone heads carved from volcanic rock are associated with the Olmec culture of ancient Mesoamerica, specifically in what is now present-day Mexico. These impressive sculptures are thought to have been created between 1200 and 400 BCE and are located mainly in the Mexican states of Tabasco and Veracruz. The Olmec civilization is recognized as one of the earliest complex societies in Mesoamerica and is known for its distinctive art style and monumental stone sculptures.
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