The Olmecs

During the Pre-Classic Period in Mesoamerica

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Learn about the first major civilization in Mexico

The Olmec lived in the Gulf Coast region of Mexico in the present-day states of Tabasco and Veracruz

Introduction to the Olmecs

The Olmecs or “rubber people” are one of the first major civilizations in Mesoamerica

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Important terms and concepts

Olmecs

Pre-Classic Period

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