The Mystery Of The Olmecs
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The Mystery Of The Olmecs
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Author : David Hatcher Childress
language : en
Publisher: SCB Distributors
Release Date : 2011-03-09
The Mystery Of The Olmecs written by David Hatcher Childress and has been published by SCB Distributors this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-09 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Lost Cities author Childress takes us deep into Mexico and Central America in search of the mysterious Olmecs, North America’s early, advanced civilization. The Olmecs, now sometimes called Proto-Mayans, were not acknowledged to have existed as a civilization until an international archeological meeting in Mexico City in 1942. Now, the Olmecs are slowly being recognized as the Mother Culture of Mesoamerica, having invented writing, the ball game and the “Mayan” Calendar. But who were the Olmecs? Where did they come from? What happened to them? How sophisticated was their culture? How far back in time did it go? Why are many Olmec statues and figurines seemingly of foreign peoples such as Africans, Europeans and Chinese? Is there a link with Atlantis? In this heavily illustrated book, join Childress in search of the lost cities of the Olmecs! Chapters include: The Mystery of the Origin of the Olmecs; The Mystery of the Olmec Destruction; The Mystery of Quizuo; The Mystery of Transoceanic Trade; The Mystery of Cranial Deformation; The Mystery of Olmec Writing; more. Heavily illustrated, includes a color photo section.
The Olmec Civilization
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Author : Enthralling History
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-01-26
The Olmec Civilization written by Enthralling History and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-26 with categories.
This book takes readers on a journey that few have taken, deep into archaeological sites, artifacts, and the many theories surrounding the Olmecs and their history so shrouded in mystery.
The Olmec And Toltec
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-02-21
The Olmec And Toltec written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-21 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Describes the history, culture, and architecture of the two groups *Includes a bibliography for further reading The Olmec people are widely recognized as the first major civilization of Mexico and are thus generally regarded as the mother civilization of Mesoamerica, making them the people from which all subsequent Mesoamerican cultures derived. In fact, the term Olmec is thought to have originated with the Aztec people, as Olmec in their Nahuatl language means "the rubber people," a reference to the inhabitants of the land from which they accessed rubber. By and large, the Olmec culture is perhaps best identifiable by their so-called colossal heads, mammoth basalt head-statues wearing helmet-like headdresses found throughout Olmec habitation sites. Around 2500 B.C., the Olmec settled primarily along Mexico's Gulf Coast in the tropical lowlands of south-central Mexico (in the modern-day States of Veracruz and Tabasco), and they flourished during North America's Prehistoric Indian Formative period from about 1700-400 B.C. Their direct cultural contributions were still evident as late as 300 A.D. Among Mesoamerican scholars, the Formative period is subdivided into the Preclassic (Olmec period), Classic (Maya period), and Postclassic (Toltec and Aztec periods). The Olmec's agricultural abilities sustained them and ensured their power and influence for over a millennium. They produced corn/maize, squash, and other plant foods in such quantities that they were afforded the manpower to build great monuments and ceremonial centers to further promote their cultural identity. From a cultural standpoint, their pyramids, open plazas, their ballgame, and possibly even centers of human sacrifice are thought to have established the societal model that subsequent societies like the Maya, Zapotec, Teotihuacano, Toltec, Mixtec, and Aztec would emulate. In the same vein, some scholars believe that they also affected the cultural development of the Native American groups of the United States and those of Central and South America as well. Proving to be one the most enduring models ever, the religious and cultural structure the Olmec established held reign for over 3,000 years, and it would likely have endured much longer without the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. The Toltec are one of the most famous Mesoamerican groups in South America, but they are also the most controversial and mysterious. The Toltec have been identified as the group that established a strong state centered in Tula (in present-day Mexico), and the Aztec claimed the Toltec as their cultural predecessors, so much so that the word Toltec comes from the Aztec's word Toltecatl, translated as artisan. The Aztec also kept track of the Toltec's history, including keeping a list of important rulers and events, that suggest the peak of the Toltec occurred from about 900-1100 A.D. While scholars continue to debate whether the Toltec were an actual historical group, there is an added layer of mystery to the fact that the settlement at Tula has a lot in common with the famous Mayan settlement at Chichén Itzá. The architecture and art at both sites are so similar that archaeologists and anthropologists have assumed they had the same cultural influences, even as historians struggle to determine the historical timelines, and thus whether Tula influenced Chichén Itzá or vice versa. The Olmec and Toltec: The History of Early Mesoamerica's Most Influential Cultures comprehensively covers the history, culture, and lingering mysteries behind the Olmec and Toltec. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about the two groups like you never have before.
Mesoamerican Mysteries
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Author : Barbara Rose
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2023-08-13
Mesoamerican Mysteries written by Barbara Rose and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-13 with categories.
"Mesoamerican Mysteries: Delving into the Olmec Enigma" is your window into the enigmatic world of the Olmec civilization. This Special Report, engineered by seasoned historian Barbara Rose, will transport you to an era primordial and captivating. Unearth the breathtaking secrets of a civilization lost in the mists of time as you traverse through the Olmec genesis, investigate Sacred Grounds of Olmec cities, marvel at the intricacies of the Giants of Stone, and feel the chill of the Final Echo of the Olmec disappearance. It's the ultimate journey into the heart of Mesoamerica, shrouded in a veil of unexpected discoveries, rich legends, and unforeseen appreciations. Whether you are an ardent history buff, an adventurous traveler thirsty for knowledge, or a reader with an eye for mysteries, this dispatch from the past will ignite your fascination for the historic narratives of ancient cultures. Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to delve into the lesser-known civilization, but it also offers you invaluable insights into their legacy and influence in shaping the Mesoamerican culture. So, brace yourself to traverse the currents of time and immerse in the mystique of this long vanished civilization. With every chapter of this Special Report, you will find your curiosity piqued and horizons broadened. Here, history is not a distant memory emitting faint reverberations, but a vibrant saga meticulously crafted for your reading pleasure. Don't let this opportunity slip away, secure your copy now!
The Olmec
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Author : Román Piña Chan
language : en
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Release Date : 1989
The Olmec written by Román Piña Chan and has been published by Rizzoli International Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Art categories.
A survey of the Olmec culture and people which flourished in Mesoamerica's Formative, or Preclassical, period--from 2,000 B.C. to A.D. 100.
Lost Kingdoms Of Central America
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Author : Norah Romney
language : en
Publisher: DTTV PUBLICATIONS
Release Date : 2021-02-12
Lost Kingdoms Of Central America written by Norah Romney and has been published by DTTV PUBLICATIONS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-12 with History categories.
Thousands of years ago, people settled in the part of the world called Mesoamerica. This region consists of southern Mexico and most of Central America as it stretches between what is now called the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean. Although many different countries now exist within this space, it was the original home to just one civilisation: the Olmec. As time advanced, other well-known groups became dominant in the area. These were primarily the Aztecs and the Mayan. All these early civilizations that existed from approximately 1200 BCE to 900 CE were steeped with culture, tradition, commerce, and conflict. They also offer many mysteries and enigmas to modern understanding. These are the things that make people wonder about how the civilisations arose, gained such power, and why they disappeared. Travel back in time to the first days to discover the questions that still exist in the minds of archaeologists, historians, and others who strive to understand the ancient mysteries of Mesoamerica.
The Olmec Their Neighbors
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Author : Matthew Williams Stirling
language : en
Publisher: Dumbarton Oaks
Release Date : 1981
The Olmec Their Neighbors written by Matthew Williams Stirling and has been published by Dumbarton Oaks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with History categories.
Twenty-one papers on the Olmec were written for this volume in tribute to Matthew W. Stirling, "pioneer archaeologist, ethnologist, and the discoverer of the Olmec civilization."
Mysteries For The Rubber People
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Author : Stephanie Hanson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-06-08
Mysteries For The Rubber People written by Stephanie Hanson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-08 with categories.
Deep in the jungle, among the rubber trees, the Olmec people lived thousands of years ago. Did you know they were the first to make chocolate? Did you know they loved to play sports? Did you know they believed in shape shifting Jaguars and carved huge stone heads? Come meet the Rubber People and learn their ancient secrets!
The Olmec World
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Author : Ignacio Bernal
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1969
The Olmec World written by Ignacio Bernal and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with History categories.
Examines Olmec art, society, and religious beliefs. Traces the efflorescence and decline of the Olmecs, but insists on the basic unity of all Mesoamerican civilization.
Discovering The Olmecs
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Author : David C. Grove
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2014-11-01
Discovering The Olmecs written by David C. Grove and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-01 with Social Science categories.
The Olmecs are renowned for their massive carved stone heads and other sculptures, the first stone monuments produced in Mesoamerica. Seven decades of archaeological research have given us many insights into the lives of the Olmecs, who inhabited parts of the modern Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco from around 1150 to 400 BC. Beginning with the first modern explorations in the 1920s, the story of how generations of archaeologists and local residents have uncovered the Olmec past and pieced together a portrait of an ancient civilization that left no written records unfolds. From stories of fortuitous discoveries and frustrating disappoints, helpful collaborations and deceitful shenanigans emerges the unconventional history of Olmec archeology.