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1200 BCE
San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo became a ceremonial centre in 1200 B.C. It held over 13,000 people at its peak. And it is one of the oldest cities in america still standing. -
1200 BCE
Olmec build a city
In 1200 B.C, The Olmec were looking for a place to make a city. They were the first great culture to arise in mexico. And the first in central America. -
1200 BCE
Facial Features Carvings
Olmec colossal stone head was built in 1200 B.C.E. They carved its facial features with reeds and wet sand. So the eyes, lips, nose, and mouth had actual depth. -
Period: 1200 BCE to 300 BCE
olmec work in stone
In 1200 B.C to 300 B.C or from the time they arrived the Olmecs started working in stone, and their first major cities began to appear. The oldest city built was Urak made in 4,500 B.C. But the major cities began being made around 1200 B.C -
900 BCE
San Lorenzo destroyed
In 900 B.C San Lorenzo was destroyed. And some of their monuments were defaced. La venta became the Olmec Capital. -
900 BCE
Harmed Sculptures
In 900 B.C.E we have proof that the head sculptures were purposely vandalized and buried. For they have damage and were cracked. With misshapen features. -
400 BCE
Olmec city is reclaimed by the jungle
Around 400 B.C their cities were reclaimed by the jungle. And if the Olmecs ever read or made books there is no evidence for they have disintegrated in the past 3,00 years. Unlike the Olmec, the Aztec did however read books, we have proof of some of them that did not disintegrate. -
300 BCE
La Venta Capital
In 300 B.C La Venta (The Olmec Capital) was destroyed. All monuments are defaced. And the Olmec civilization ends. ( That beautiful city us now uninhabited and is left to burn / cripple ) -
When we found the Sculptures
In 1938 we discovered the Olmec sculptures for the first time. We discovered 17 of them. Some of which were carved out from used stone thrones. -
How Tall the Stone Heads Are
Also in 1938 we found 10 of the stone heads in San Lorenzo and 4 in La Venta. The heads were from, 9.8 feet to 14.7 feet tall. Taller than any man or woman, it is unclear how they moved the heads to where they are now.
