The Olmec were an early Mesoamerican civilization that existed during the Formative period (1800BCE–300CE). While they are often associated with producing colossal heads, ...

The Olmec flourished in south-central Mexico for more than 1,000 years before they mysteriously disappeared, a few centuries before the rise of the classic Maya culture about AD 300.

An Olmec site forged a building plan more than 3,000 years ago for widespread Olmec and Maya ritual centers across Mexico’s Gulf Coast. Skip to content. Subscribe or renew today ...

A large ceremonial center was spotted at the early Olmec site called San Lorenzo, which is located in Veracruz in the lowlands near the Gulf of Mexico and was at its peak from roughly 1400-1000 BC.

The Olmec heads originated in the southern part of Veracruz, Mexico, and date back to between 1400 BCE to 400 BCE. They are regarded as the most famous artifacts left behind by the Olmecs, ...

"The Olmec head is a symbol of a moment when Latin American works of art were brought to New York to speak about Latin America, but as part of a past.

Entering the special exhibition galleries at the de Young Museum, you encounter the colossal head of an Olmec ruler, his furrowed brow, almond eyes and fleshy lips exquisitely carved from a basalt ...

The Olmec were also regarded for carving sculptures from hard stone and other precious materials. So Casler Price’s excitement about the 8.5-inch ancient figure is not overblown.

Olmec Family Fiesta attendees will have the opportunity to view the 10 Olmec sculptures installed at the College of DuPage. “The first head was found in 1862 and it wasn’t really until 1938 ...

And although some Olmec cities are indeed older than both La Venta and Ceibal, they likely did not interact with the Maya. "This does not mean that the Maya developed independently," Inomata says.