Olmec

Olmecs

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  • First known in Mesoamerica
    500

    First known in Mesoamerica

    The Olmecs are the earliest known civilization in Mesoamerica (Central America)
  • The Settlement of Canton Corralito
    Apr 1, 1000

    The Settlement of Canton Corralito

    The Olmecs settled in Canton Corralito which was in Guatemala and covered at least sixty acres
  • Pyramids
    May 1, 1150

    Pyramids

    This is the late time frame of Olmecs when they built pyramids
  • Oct 16, 1400

    Gone

    This is the time frame that they described as what might have been the Olmecs leaving forever
  • Findings

    Findings

    Scientists found Jade deposits from Olmecs

  • Initial Period

    This is reffered to as most important and initial period in Olmec history.

  • Early Period

    This time frame is reffered to as the early Olmec period of Southern Mexico