** San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán ** in the Coatzacoalcos river basin in Veracruz which retains some original bases of the pyramids. However, his colossal heads and sculptures were transferred to the Xalapa Anthropology Museum.
The sale in the state of Tabasco It was the most important ceremonial center of the Olmeca culturein which four colossal heads, eight altars, the mosaic of the Jaguar god and the main pyramid of 30 meters high are still preserved. In addition, it has the Site Museum, With more than 200 original pieces of this culture.
And three zapotes in the state of Veracruz was another of The most developed urban centers of the Olmeca culturewhere two colossal heads were found that were relocated to Santiago Tuxtla and the Site Museum.
What were Olmecs to?
According to archaeological findings, Olmeca culture was dedicated to commercial exchange, since artifacts made with semi -precious stones have been found, such as jade, obsidian and volcanic rock.
Thanks to trade was that This culture could grow and develop its urban centers. In addition, it is known that they cultivated corn, beans and cassava, as well as medicinal plants. They were also hunters, fishermen and collectors.
Contributions of Olmeca culture
When considered as the «Mother culture», the Olmecs made various contributions to later Mesoamerican cultures.
One of them was the creation of epigraphs, the first glyphs and calendars that would be the basis of writing these cultures. They also created the first urban settlements, giving structure to Mesoamerican cities.
On the other hand, The Olmecs were polytheistic and worshiped the jaguar, so the foundations of religious ceremonies and offerings laid. Some of the most important deities were represented with androgynous figures and natural elements such as corn, rain, the monster and the Olmeca dragon with fire eyebrows.
Also, They created trade routes that reached the Valley of Mexicoand what is Oaxaca today, the Yucatan and Guatemala Peninsula, where they traded and exchanged jade, rock crystal, obsidian, magnetite and other raw materials.
And as for art, The largest legacy of the Olmecs are the colossal heads carved in stonewhich weigh tons and have a height of up to four meters.