This Olmec mask was worn around the neck as a pendant. It may have provided the wearer with a new identity as an ancestor or deity - perhaps as the Olmec rain god. The distinctive toothless ...

The Olmec civilization is considered the forerunner of all subsequent Mesoamerican cultures including the Maya and the Aztecs, dating back to 400 B.C. It was also the first culture to create urban ...

According to Mr. Flood, the oldest characters found in the Americas are attributed to the Olmec civilization around 900 BC. Schneider added, ``Because China has a vast land area and different ...

A carved monolith unearthed in Mexico may show that the Olmec civilization, one of the oldest in the Americas, was more widespread than thought or that another culture thrived alongside it 3,000 ...

The Olmecs are considered to be the first Mesoamerican civilization and laid the foundation for Mexican cultures that followed, he said. One of 33 Olmec heads awaits unloading at the Gail Borden ...

The massive statues likely depict rulers from the ancient Olmec civilization. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Tumaco-Tolita ...

It’s a festive way to celebrate the realization of a new project called “Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy.” It’s an outdoor exhibit consisting of 33 large, brightly-colored and hand ...

Describing the piece as “one of the most renowned sculptures from ancient Mesoamerica, an unqualified icon of Olmec civilization,” Kimbell leadership says Standing Figure Holding a Were-Jaguar ...

ALMAS (Alliance of Latinos Motivating Action in the Suburbs) is hosting “The Olmec Legacy: Art, Culture, and Influence” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Nichols Library, 200 Jefferson ...