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Tne Olmec, the Zapotec, and the Toltec.
the zapotec built a unique civilization
Tne Olmec, the Zapotec, and the Toltec.
Aspects of Olmec culture and religion influenced later Mesoamerican civilizations such as Zapotec and the Maya. :)
The Olmec and Zapotec civilizations were both ancient Mesoamerican societies that developed advanced cultures with complex social structures, architecture, and art. However, the Olmec civilization is considered one of the earliest ceremonial centers in Mesoamerica, known for its colossal stone heads, while the Zapotec civilization is renowned for its urban planning and the construction of impressive buildings, such as the Monte Albán complex. Both societies had distinct religious beliefs and practices, with the Olmec focusing on the worship of jaguar and rain gods, and the Zapotec honoring deities associated with fertility and the underworld.
Both the Olmec and Zapotec civilizations were pre-Columbian civilizations that thrived in Mesoamerica. They both developed advanced agricultural practices and depended on maize (corn) as a staple crop. Additionally, both civilizations are known for their complex architectural achievements, such as the construction of stone pyramids and temples.
The Olmec were a society in the Veracruz and Tabasco area of Mexico between 1400 and 1200 BC. They carved the giant heads. They had a writing system. They did not build big cities.The Zapotec were a society in the Oaxaca region of Mexico from 400 BC to 200 AD. Like the Olmec, they had human sacrifice. They had hieroglyphics.The Mayans were around from 2000 BC to 250 AD. in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. They practiced human sacrifice and played games with rubber balls.
The decline of the Olmec civilization around 400 BCE is believed to be due to factors such as climate change, environmental degradation, and possibly internal conflict. The decline of the Zapotec civilization around 900 CE can be attributed to a combination of reasons including environmental factors, internal unrest, and possibly invasion by neighboring groups.
Maya and Olmec
The Zapotec and Maya civilizations flourished and declined in nearby regions at roughly the same time.
The Zapotec and Maya civilizations flourished and declined in nearby regions at roughly the same time.