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Olmec archaeology: a half century of research and its accomplishments

Journal of world prehistory • 11 • Published In 1997 • Pages: 51-101

By: Grove, David C..

Abstract

The first half of this document is a history of Olmec archaeology, examining and evaluating the development of the debate between 'traditionalists,' mostly working within the Olmec core area, who believe in the primacy of the Olmec in the development of Mesoamerican civilization, and 'nontraditionalists,' mostly working in other areas, who see the Olmec as one among a number of peers in that seminal process. A succinct overview of Olmec culture follows. A comprehensive bibliography also is provided.

HRAF PubDate

2000

Region

Middle America and the Caribbean

Sub Region

Central Mexico

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

Analyst

Leon G. Doyon ; 2006

Field Date

unknown

Coverage Date

3200 BP-2300 BP

Coverage Place

southern Veracruz and western Tabasco States, Mexico

Notes

David C. Grove

Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-101)

LCCN

87655790

LCSH

Olmecs