Famsi: Olmec Civilization at San Andres, Tabasco, Mx

Report describing the discovery and excavation of an Olmec site at Zazacatla, Mexico.

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."

Researchers infer that Cholula construction may have begun at the same time as Great Pyramid in Teotihuacan. Readers are able to download the PDF file.

Excavations at Medias Aguas show a variety of architectural characteristics. The site may have been used as a funerary.

Excavation reveals murals in tunnels and earliest example of painted hieroglyphic script in Maya Lowlands.

Investigation of two excavated households offers insights into Olmec daily life during the Formative Period.

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.

Archaeological investigation at Blackman Eddy in Belize demonstrates architecture related to Olmec style resulting in implications of long distance trade networks. Site can be viewed in English and in Spanish.

Study at the Chilapa-Zitlala, Mexico site indicates possibility of Olmec presence.

Comprehensive overview of Mesoamerica includes an introduction of the term Mesoamerica, the human populations and the region covered, a chronology including the PreClassic, Classic and PostClassic periods, and art and writing in ancient...