book chapter
The Olmecs: America's first civilization
Thames and Hudson • New York • Published In 2004 • Pages: 7-202
By: Diehl, Richard A..
Abstract
Diehl provides a current synthesis of archaeological evidence and scholarship on the Olmec. Beyond the portions describing in detail the sequential development and importance of the urban centers of Olmec culture, San Lorenzo and La Venta, Diehl also lucidly discusses the evidence for the early development of the Olmec culture at San Lorenzo and El Manatí, and the declining or 'Epi-Olmec' culture at Tres Zapotes. In-depth and topically organized sections describe and interpret Olmec culture, Olmec art, and Olmec influences throughout Mesoamerica.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- Middle America and the Caribbean
- Sub Region
- Central Mexico
- Document Type
- book chapter
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Leon G. Doyon ; 2006
- Field Date
- unknown
- Coverage Date
- 3600 BP-1750 BP
- Coverage Place
- Mesoamerica
- Notes
- Richard A. Diehl
- 'Olman' (Olmec Core Area or heartland) - use 'IDENTIFICATION (101)' and/or 'TERRITORIAL HIERARCHY (631)'
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-202)
- LCCN
- 2004101751
- LCSH
- Olmecs--History/Olmecs--Antiquities/Mexico--Antiquities/Mexico--Civilization--Indian influences