This massive stone head was discovered in Southern Mexico, dated between 1200 and 400 BCE. The sculpture represent the most recognizable artifacts of the Olmec civilization. The massive, carved stone head, It is believed that they are portraits of Olmec rulers at the time, with show some characteristics of a mature men with flat nose and fleshy cheeks; the eyes tend to be slightly crossed. The head is carved in stone, weighing 50 tons and the high of 3.4 meters.
The heads can be found at San Lorenzo, the oldest known Olmec settlement. The massive monuments at Olmec sites show us that the Olmec had a complex society and were building towns while the rest of Mesoamerican Civilization is
The heads can be found at San Lorenzo, the oldest known Olmec settlement. The massive monuments at Olmec sites show us that the Olmec had a complex society and were building towns while the rest of Mesoamerican Civilization is