SOUTH AMERICAN PICTURES
Olmec

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© South American Pictures/ Tony Morrison

La Venta , Mexico was the most important centre of the Olmec civilization (ca 1200 - 400BC). Many gigantic stone sculptures of humans, altars and deities were found there, and a few have remained in the Museo del Sitio at the site.

 

 

 

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