Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights:#1 The Olmecs were a civilization that emerged in southcentral Mexico around 1400 BCE. They were the most developed and powerful nation in Mesoamerica for about one thousand years. But then, just as suddenly as they appeared, they disappeared into the thick Mexican jungles.#2 The Olmecs were a civilization that lived in what is now Mexico. They were Forgotten for almost two thousand years, but archeology began to expand and evolve into a serious science in the 19th century. historians noticed a specific type of jade sculpture with jaguar-like features that was unique and powerful.#3 The Olmec civilization was the first Mesoamerican civilization, and they were located in the swampy basin of the Tonalá river. They were a bastion of the Olmecs, and some of their most important architectural creations were built there.