San Lorenzo

An early Olmec ceremonial centre in Veracruz province, Mexico. Occupied from c.1500 BC, it flourished c.1200–900 BC until succeeded by La Venta. On a partly artificial plateau c.50 m/160 ft high and 1·25 km/0·8 mi long stood c.200 houses with a population of c.1000 sustained by maize agriculture, hunting, and fishing. The site is notable for its sculpture, which includes colossal basalt heads up to 2·3 m/8 ft high and 20 tonnes weight.

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