The Olmecs: The First Major Civilization Of Mesoamerica

Item — Box: 38, Folder: 18

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_38_18_0009

Scope and Contents

The text discusses the possibility that the Olmec civilization was the first and most important civilization in Mesoamerica from which all other indigenous civilizations were derived. It also discusses the Olmecs invention of the calendar and their possible connection to the maya people.

Dates

Creation: 1981

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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