San Lorenzo archaeological site
GPTKB entity
Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:archaeological_site
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| gptkbp:archaeological_findings |
gptkb:ceramics
gptkb:sculptures gptkb:rituals jade artifacts |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Maya_civilization
gptkb:social_hierarchy agriculture religious beliefs ritual practices trade networks |
| gptkbp:coordinates |
18.0861° N, 94.4375° W
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| gptkbp:discovered_by |
1939
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| gptkbp:discovery |
by Matthew Stirling
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| gptkbp:features |
platforms
colossal heads earthen mounds |
| gptkbp:has_culture |
Preclassic period
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
provides insight into the use of symbolism in Olmec culture
provides insight into the development of writing systems provides insight into ritual and ceremonial practices provides insight into the evolution of religious practices. provides insight into the role of religion in society provides insight into Mesoamerican history provides insight into Olmec society provides insight into artistic expression provides insight into community organization provides insight into cultural exchange provides insight into cultural identity provides insight into early urbanism provides insight into economic systems provides insight into environmental adaptation provides insight into monumental architecture provides insight into political organization provides insight into social structures provides insight into technological advancements provides insight into the evolution of art styles provides insight into trade and exchange systems provides insight into the development of political systems provides insight into the development of social complexity provides insight into the relationship between humans and the environment provides insight into the origins of urban settlements provides insight into the role of warfare in ancient cultures provides insight into the role of trade in cultural development provides insight into the impact of climate on ancient civilizations provides insight into the origins of Mesoamerican civilizations provides insight into the impact of geography on culture provides insight into the role of leadership in ancient societies |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
San Lorenzo archaeological site
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Mesoamerican cultures
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| gptkbp:is_a_site_of |
ceremonial center
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| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Mexico
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
La Venta style sculptures
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| gptkbp:preservation_efforts |
protected site
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| gptkbp:research |
ongoing excavations
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| gptkbp:significance |
one of the earliest Olmec sites
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| gptkbp:tourism |
attracts visitors
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| gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site |
designated in 2018
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:ancient_Olmec_civilization
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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