omlec

  • 4600 BCE

    the Olmec Civilization begins

    the Olmec Civilization begins
  • 1200 BCE

    San Lorenzo becomes a ceremonial centre

    San Lorenzo becomes the great ceremonial centre of the Olmec civilization
  • 1000 BCE

    The Olmecs Thrive

    The Olmecs Thrive
  • 900 BCE

    capital becomes la Venta

    the centre of San Lorenzo is destroyed and monuments are defaced. La Venta becomes the Olmec capital.
  • 400 BCE

    La Venta is destroyed and Olmec ends.

    La Venta is destroyed, monuments are defaced and the Olmec civilization ends.

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