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The Olmecs: Mesoamerica’s Mysterious First Civilization
Summary
For nearly a century, archaeologists have labeled the Olmecs as a Mother Culture, out of which sprang other great Mesoamerican civilizations. Here, Dr. Barnhart surveys recent research into contemporary cultures in the Valley of Oaxaca and the Soconusco region, which suggests a Sister Culture of mutual influence might be more precise.