the Olmec civilization

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf ancient civilization
gptkbp:built ceremonial centers
gptkbp:createdBy sculptures and carvings
the first known civilization in the Americas
the first known writing in Mesoamerica
the first major civilization in Mexico
the first major urban centers in the Americas
the_Olmec_colossal_heads
gptkbp:developedBy trade routes
urban centers
social hierarchies
artistic styles
calendar systems
1200 BC
early writing systems
advanced architectural techniques
gptkbp:finish 400 BC
gptkbp:has ritual practices
social stratification
trade networks
a unique cultural identity
political organization
a rich cultural heritage
advanced agricultural techniques
a pantheon of gods
a rich mythology
a system of governance
a unique artistic style
a writing system
a significant impact on culture
a complex society
agricultural surplus
a complex economy
ritual ballgames
a significant influence on later cultures
a centralized authority
a complex religion
a complex relationship with neighboring cultures
a_legacy_in_Mesoamerican_history
a_significant_impact_on_the_development_of_Mesoamerican_civilization.
a_significant_role_in_the_development_of_civilization_in_the_Americas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Olmec civilization
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Aztec_civilization
gptkb:Maya_civilization
later_Mesoamerican_cultures
art_and_architecture_in_Mesoamerica
gptkbp:knownFor colossal stone heads
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Mesoamerica
gptkbp:sells rubber
gptkbp:training agriculture
rituals and ceremonies
polytheism
human sacrifice
ritualistic art forms
gptkbp:uses stone tools
ceremonial masks
obsidian tools
jade in art
ceremonial sites for worship
geometric designs in art
sacred sites for rituals
ceremonial_ball_courts
gptkbp:worship_style nature deities