Olmec
Olmec Early civilization of Central America, which flourished between the 12th and 4th centuries bc. Its heartland was the s coast of the Gulf of Mexico, but its influence spread more widely. From the 9th century bc, the main Olmec centre was La Venta. Olmec art included high-quality carving of jade and stone, notably giant human heads in basalt. The Olmec heritage can be traced through later civilizations, including the Maya.
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ETHNONYMS: Sakha (Khaka), Tya or Tya Kikhi (forest person, forest man)
Identification and Location. The Dolgan inhabit the Taimyr Peninsula an…
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