Geography
Human-Environment InteractionThe members of the Olmec civilization interacted with the environment for their needs by making their buildings, monuments, and other architectural structures out of mud, wood, clay, and leaves. To farm, the Olmecs interacted the land around them to be able to make crops. Since the empire is located by a huge body of water, the Olmec's members fish in the Gulf of Mexico and use the water for their necessities.
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Location
The Olmec empire was located in the lowlands near the coast of Gulf of Mexico, mainly thriving in modern-day cities, Tabasco and Veracruz.
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Place
The Olmec civilization heartland is provided with heavy rainfall while having a dense forest. Due to have many rainfalls and rivers nearby, the area is produced with annual flooding.
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Movement
The Olmec empire did not travel as much but they were known to trade. Since the civilizations have many trade centers, they use this movement as an advantage. To use trade as a benefit, the Olmecs spread culture and religion.
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Region
San Lorenzo, a city created by the Olmec civilization, have monuments and mounds set up in the middle of the city for religious ceremonies. In addition, San Lorenzo also consists of large open spaces for trade centers. On the other hand, th city only contain buildings for higher class people. San Lorenzo, was the first city to be created by the Olmec civilization and was known to be the heartland for the Olmecs. The city, La Venta, was established by the Olmec empire. Around 900 B.C, it began to be accompanied by members of the Olmec civilization. As more people thrive to live in the city of La Venta, it started to replace the greatness of the city of San Lorenzo around 800 B.C. As any other cities created by the empire, La Venta was served as a religious center.
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