Olmec

which objects one would use to show rank. Despite these artifacts coming from different cultures (the Olmec and Tlingit Indian cultures respectively), these pieces share many similarities in concept and dedication. The Kunz Axe, created circa 1200-400 B.C., is an Olmec artifact made of jade (accession number: (30/7552)). In the modern day, jade is a precious stone and perhaps it was for the Olmecs as well. The description of the object states that it was used by “chief or shaman.” Since this…

Every single person shares the fact that they each have a worldview. World views are very important as the worldview helps determine the choices a person makes every day. In short, this worldview is how an individual sees the world around them; it is the set of assumptions that influence how people see life. The worldview is a set of beliefs, the foundations that shape values, which, in turn, shape one’s actions. At the core of every choice made is the worldview and the beliefs associated with…

It all began with the Olmecs. To this day, Mexico is home to the largest population of Spanish speakers. Mexico is best known for their bright colors, Mexican cuisine, as well as their celebrations. As early as 30,000 years ago, the Olmecs settled in North America and Mexico. They were most likely hunters and gatherers. These villages eventually grew into cities. To this day, the term Mesoamerica is used to describe the areas these cities were located. The Olmecs are also known for the giant…

(Blomster et al. 2005). Approximately 3000 years ago, Mexico’s Gulf Coast was inhabited by the Olmec – an archaeological culture that differs from a conventional culture as it is a classification term used to describe consistently reoccurring material culture and is not a coherent population (Backes et al. 2012; Blomster et al. 2005; Cheetham et al. 2009; Flannery et al. 2005; Pool 2007; Stoltman et al. 2005). The Olmec are generally recognized…

Justifying Rulership: a comparison of the Olmec and Ubaid cultures There are many similarities in the rise of complex society in both Mesopotamia and Mesoamerica. From monumental structure building to well integrated trade, cultures such as the Olmec of Mesoamerica 1200 BC - 400 AD and the Ubaid of Mesopotamia 4500 BC-3000 BC, have many parallel elements relating to their success as complex societies and what one may refer to as states, despite thousands of years between the two. Comparatively…

The Olmec civilization The Olmec’s were the first known civilizations in Mesoamerica and had numerous incredible achievements. The Olmec tribe had a fascinating culture which would, therefore, have a lasting on the later tribes and civilizations such as the Aztecs, and the Mayans. The Olmec’s had copious significant accomplishments that would, furthermore, leave a substantial influence on all of Mesoamerica for centuries to come. The multitude of achievements made by the Olmec’s were some of…

THE OLMECS AND THEİR HİSTORY Olmecs we a powerful civilisation that had a great history. The Olmecs were the first civilisation in Mexico following a progressive development in Soconusco. “Olmecs lived in tropical lowlands of south-central Mexico, in the today states of Veracruz and Tabasco. Olmec civilisation prospered in Pre-Classical Mesoamerica from 1200 BCE to 400 BCE.” And it’s generally considered as the ancestor of all subsequent Mesoamerican cultures such as Mayan and Aztec. While…

I observed that the Gulf Coast Olmec culture is generally accepted in the scholarly community as the first Mesoamerican civilization through its display of sociopolitical complexity. However, there remains quite a considerable amount of debate regarding how the Olmec iconography, specifically in regards to Olmec style ceramics, disseminated and interacted with neighbouring regions. Blomster et al. (2005) and Backes et al. (2012) propose that the standardized Olmec iconography on such pottery…

Olmec Religion Report By Uyen Pham Who, why, and how did the Olmec worship? The Olmec were rich in religion, all ceremonial or activity in the religion were done by shamans, people who were believed to have supernatural powers to spirits. Priests and rulers also participated in ceremonial activities, but rulers were the most influential to others because they were thought to be relatives of the gods in Olmec religion. At first, historians thought that the religion was revolved around a…

believes that the Olmec are considered a “sister culture”. Today I’ll be challenging these theories and ideas by providing evidence that counter these ideas and theories. Holmberg’s Mistake is probably the worst mistake Holmberg has ever made. Basically, this idea was made from Holmberg himself, the idea was about this native civilization that goes by the name of Siriono. Holmberg met with these people and he thought…