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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Collection of facts about the Olmecs

This post is a collection of facts about the Olmecs (c. 1200 - 400 BC). There are 6 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Based on modern-day Veracruz and Tabasco (Mexico)
• Sites at San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán and La Venta
• Stone colossal head artwork
• Played Mesoamerican ballgame
• Great Pyramid built at La Venta
• Cascajal Block writing