15/10/2024 By mrbill
The recent revelation of the continued existence of descendants of the Olmec people has shocked the global archaeological and historical communities, sparking widespread surprise and fascination. The Olmec civilization, often regarded as one of the first major Mesoamerican cultures, flourished in what is now southern Mexico between approximately 1500 and 400 B.C.E. Known for their monumental stone heads, intricate art, and significant influence on later civilizations such as the Maya and Aztec, the Olmec have long captured the imagination of historians and archaeologists.