Uncovering the Mother of American Culture: the Olmecs

The Olmec Tribe of Southern Mexico is the oldest tribe in Central America. This paper takes a general look at life during the period of the Olmecs: their religous, social and political beliefs. I also discuss their contributions to the history of Mexico.
Uncovering the Mother of American Culture: the Olmecs
I thought when I decided upon the Olmecs as my paper topic that I would examine the claim that this prehistoric tribe was Africans. Indeed the subject is intriguing, however, I found other aspects of their existence to be quite mystifying. How did those giant stone heads appear mi…