The Olmecs: Mesoamerica’s Mysterious First Civilization
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Deep in the swampy heart of ancient Mexico, the Olmecs built a grand and influential civilization between 1800 and 400 BCE. The archaeological remains raise more questions than answers about the origins and legacy of this captivating Mesoamerican culture. How did the Olmecs carve and carry their famous colossal heads? Why did they live in flood-prone wetlands when better agricultural land was available? What are the secrets of their written language, and how can we unlock them?
Tackle these questions and more in The Olmecs: Mesoamerica’s Mysterious First Civilization. Taught by Dr. Edwin Barnhart, a seasoned archaeologist and director of the Maya Exploration Center, these 12 eye-opening lectures take you on a journey into the past to explore these fascinating people. From the bustling platforms of San Lorenzo to the ritual-rich pyramids of La Venta, you’ll discover how the Olmecs shaped and were shaped by trade, religion, and ideology.
Perhaps the defining image of the Olmecs is the colossal heads, which are now icons in museums and pop culture. In addition to the logistical puzzle of building and moving these heads, Dr. Barnhart digs into their significance for understanding Olmec art and religion. He also brings in lesser-known Olmec artifacts for study, including evocative jade figurines and delicately made ceramics.
Armed with the latest research, you’ll go inside the debates over this powerful civilization’s lasting legacy. For example, the Olmecs have long been considered the “Mother Culture” of Mesoamerican civilizations—meaning that other cultures were descendants of the Olmecs. However, the story of ancient Mesoamerica is a much more complex tale of coevolution with neighbors like the Oaxaca and, later, the Maya.
Additionally, new technology such as LiDAR—“Light Detecting and Ranging,” a laser-based research tool—has reshaped our understanding of who the Olmecs are and how they lived. As you will see, the Olmecs kept their secrets well—but their story continues to evolve as part of our shared human heritage.
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