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The Olmec civilization springs from the grouping of ancient villages along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
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San Lorenzo becomes the great ceremonial center of the Olmec civilization.
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The Olmec civilization flourishes in Mesoamerica
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The center of San Lorenzo is destroyed and monuments are defaced. La Venta becomes the Olmec capital.
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La Venta is destroyed, monuments are defaced and the Olmec civilization ends.