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    civilizations, three of them were called the Olmecs, Aztecs and Mayans. These were ancient civilizations that, throughout history, had many accomplishments. Focusing in on some of these achievements, a lot of the advancements made by these civilizations were in religion, economy, and technology. The Olmec religion was very influential on areas like the Mesoamerican, both in the mythological world and social development. For a lot of reasons, the Olmec culture is the mother of all Mesoamerican cultures

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    Olmec Culture

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    (2017) suggests that the Olmec culture of Mesoamerica heavily practiced yoga from Hindu-Buddhist culture, and were originally migrants from China - specifically, from the Shang and Xia dynasties. Evidence is drawn from Misra’s interpretations of various Olmec artwork (including statues and figurines) as depictions of yogic asanas, and as influenced by Hindu-Buddhist religion as well as Chinese-style sculptures. These theories are based on the sudden appearance of the Olmec culture in Mesoamerica,

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    Olmec Society Essay

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    The way in which the Olmec society was similar to that of the Harappan society, was the fact that both society’s received abundant rainfall. As such, they constructed elaborate drainage systems to divert waters that otherwise might have flooded their fields or destroyed their settlements. Who were the Olmecs? What were they also referred to and why? The Olmecs were the first civilization in the Americas, who established the first complex society. They were also referred to as Rubber People, which

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    The Olmecs were farmers, traders, artists… innovators. The Olmec culture first emerged in the Isthmus region of Tehuantepec. The site of San Lorenzo, which sits on the Coatzacoalcos River, sheds the most light on this mysterious culture. During this time period, The Initail Formative, food surplus sparked an increase in population and career specialization. With the increase of specialization and sedentism came the environment for complex culture.      The Olmec people were

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    Olmec Art Style

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    Art style is from Olmec culture which classified to Early Preclassic period. The modern-day states of Veracruz and Tabasco on the Golf Coast of Mexico were Olmec culture existed around 1500B.C.E to 400B.C.E. Young male stone statue has similarities to Olmec culture’s stone statues. For example, Young male stone statue feature is similar to Colossal head #1 (1200B.C.E-800B.C.E.) from San Lorenzo, one of famous stone statue which is excavated as Olmec culture’s stone statues. Round face and cheek,

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    The Olmec civilization is the first great civilization of Mesoamerica and also one of the longest lasting (1200 B.C.E – 400 B.C.E). The Olmec culture can be said to be the foundation of all subsequent Mesoamerican civilizations. Despite its history and influence, the Olmecs still remain a mystery in areas such as, what they called themselves (Olmec is an Aztec name) and their beliefs, since there are no direct accounts, unlike the Aztec with their codices. However, the Olmecs left behind many artifacts

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    Olmec Research Paper

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    The ancient Olmec civilization is one of the greatest civilizations in Mesoamerica. In the 1900s the Olmec were known as a cultural group of people who shares customs, beliefs, and history in Mesoamerica. The Olmec name means “rubber people”. Olmec name was given to their production of rubber by tapping rubber trees. The Olmec were also used in reference to the artistic style of things they created, such as, art, sculptures, and architectures. One of the most recognized aspect of the Olmec are their

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    Olmec Culture Essay

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    The mysterious Olmec civilization prospered in the Pre-Classical (Formative) Mesoamerica from c. 1200 BCE to c. 400 BCE and is considered the forerunner of all subsequent Mesoamerican cultures, like the Aztecs and the Mayans. The Olmec culture flourished along Mexico's gulf coast from 1200 to 400 B.C. Known best today for their carved colossal heads, the Olmecs were an important early Mesoamerican civilization which had influenced later cultures such as the Mayans and the Aztecs. One of the most

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    OLMEC This carving was made by the Olmec. this was produced with latex. The Olmec utilized the elastic from trees to make these heads as an image of their love to a considerable lot of their divine beings. This is a picture of a La Venta. It’s a type of a change produced using sand and mud. Made around 1200 BCE, this picture is situated in the present day city of Tabasco. This structure was assume to adjust to a particular group of stars but on the other hand was utilized for stylized purposes

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    American civilization emerged around 1300 BCE, along the tropical wet lands of Mexico. This civilization was named the Olmecs, meaning the rubber people, and they arose before the Aztecs and Mayans. The Olmecs were a highly developed civilization with unique beliefs, art and influence. The Olmec were mesoamerica's first civilization, who became advanced and prospered. The Olmec lived along the gulf of Mexico, in San Lorenzo and La Venta; with a population of 10 thousand people. Due to their environmental

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