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Ancient American Civilizations: Mesoamerica
This resource gives an overview of the beginnings of Mesoamerican civilization. The sections about the Olmec are "Early Preclassic" and "Middle Preclassic." Includes information about the raw materials and the luxury items used by the...
Mex Connect
Mexconnect: The Maya Civilization and Cities: A Resource Page
The Maya series of articles consists of a map, Maya civilization timeline, cities, numerals and calendar, historical conflicts, and trade and commerce. Articles are written by Luis Dumois, a student of Mayan civilization. Galleries of...
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Univ. Of Kansas: Toltecs: Lecture Notes
A set of lecture notes detailing the Toltec culture and civilization. These notes are part of a larger course covering the Mesoamerican civilizations.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Aztecs
This is a description and image gallery with piece descriptions for the art of the prehispanic mesoamerican civilization of the Aztecs.
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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."
Library of Congress
Loc: Exploring the Early Americas: Interactive Presentations
Interactive collection of presentations from the Library of Congress provides glimpses into the fascinating history of pre-Columbian Americas.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Soconusco Formative Project (2000)
Excavation at this site indicates no other occupation after Middle Formative period, a fact that will drive research in this area. Site includes photographs of artifacts as they are found.
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Archaeological Legacy Institute: Archaeology Channel: Video Buffet
This site has a large collection of free videos featuring various archaeology sites all over the world.
PBS
Pbs Nova Online: Be an Archaeologist
Ancient artifacts tell archaeologists a lot about the lives of prehistoric people. Sharpen your archaeological skills by reassembling broken pieces of a clay pot. See before and after photos of ruins, plus a film of a projected...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Collapse: The Maya
Captivating site containing information about the collapse of civilizations. It explores the needs and characteristics of a healthy civilization that must be maintained in order to avoid collapse.
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World Museum of Man: Pre Columbian Aztec Period
This resource endeavours to construct pictures of ancient cultures based on clues from their tools and weapons. The picture left behind of the Aztecs is that of a violent society that routinely massacred people for religious and...
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.
Mex Connect
Mexico Connect: The Post Classic Period
This article includes a summary of Toltec culture and civilization. There is also a link to a timeline of Mexican history.
Other
Life and Death in Ancient Mexico
This site describes the religious beliefs of the Olmecs and other ancient Mexicans, especially in regard to life and death, using artifacts and myths.
