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Ancient civilization of pre-Hispanic Mexico

Ancient Mexico was home to many diverse civilizations and cultures. Mexico's ancient civilizations flourished for thousands of years before the arrival of the Spanish at [...]

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Ancient Olmec Civilization

The Olmec culture is one of Mexico's oldest pre-Columbian civilizations. The Olmecs were centered in the marshy lowlands along the Veracruz-Tabasco coast, where they established [...]

Cempoala

Cempoala or Zempoala (Nahuatl Cēmpoalātl 'Place of Twenty Waters') is an important Mesoamerican archaeological site located in the Úrsulo Galván Municipality, in the state of [...]

La Venta

La Venta is a pre-Columbian archaeological site of the Olmec civilization. Its lush environment, strategic location, and historical significance make it a key destination for [...]

Olmecs, Maya, and Aztecs – what’s the difference?

Mexico’s ancient past is shaped by three great civilizations: the Olmecs, Maya, and Aztecs. Each left deep marks on history, culture, and architecture. But what’s [...]

Pre-Hispanic heritage of Mexico

Mexico is one of the world’s richest countries in archaeological heritage. Across its vast and diverse landscapes lie the remains of ancient cities, ceremonial centers, [...]

The Olmec civilization

Almost all of the world's earliest civilizations arose in river valleys, and the Olmecs were no exception. The central Olmec region is a low-lying area [...]