Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Bitumen Sourcing in the Olmec Region (2004)
Study suggests that chemical studies on bitumen (hydrocarbon material) is a feasible method of studying inter-regional trade and social networks. Includes a chart defining archaeological phases of the Olmec Culture.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Olmec Civilization at San Andres, Tabasco, Mx
A significant part of the research is a form of early writing. La Venta's hierarchy is defined by artifacts found during excavations.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Surface Archaeology in the Chilapa Zitiala Area (2003)
Study at the Chilapa-Zitlala, Mexico site indicates possibility of Olmec presence.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Olmec
Wikipedia offers excellent information on the Olmec, a people living in south-central Mexico from 2300 BC to about 800 BC.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Investigations at an Olmec Community
Excellent pictures of domestic areas. Pollen analysis offers information on farming and socialization.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: San Carlos Rural Olmec Household Project (1996)
Investigation of two excavated households offers insights into Olmec daily life during the Formative Period.
Mex Connect
Mexico Connect: Pre Classic Period of the Olmecs
The Formative Period (1500 BCE-300 CE) of Mesoamerican culture is surveyed with an overview of the Olmec culture. Includes discussion of Olmec stone head sculpture, art, building, writing, and other achievements.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Archaeology of Early Formative Chalcatzingo
Indications of centralized authority in building platform mounds which were most likely a public facility.
Other
Mesoweb: Olmec Discovery at Zazacatla
Report describing the discovery and excavation of an Olmec site at Zazacatla, Mexico.
Archaeological Institute of America
The Americas First Colony?
Skeletal remains of a juvenile with jade ax blades suggests a possible Olmec colony in Southern Mexico.
Other
Cultures of Mesoamerica: Olmec
Short article describing Olmec civilization as an Early Formative culture that made the transition from dispersed farming to village settlement. A discussion earthworks and links to pictures of artifacts are available. See "Gallery."
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Gulf Coast Area
The map here shows the Gulf Coast area of Mexico and the locations of modern and ancient cities and towns, including Olmec sites.