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(1) THE WRESTLER
ORIGIN: MEXICO 
 
The Olmec were the first major civilization in Mexico following a progressive development in Soconusco. They lived in the tropical lowlands of
​south-central Mexico.

This is an ancient statuette that is one of the most important sculptures of the Olmec culture. The figure has been praised not only for its realism and sense of energy, but also for its aesthetic qualities.



​​(2) ACROBAT
ORIGIN: MEXICO
 
Tlatilco is an important Archaeological site because its finds demonstrate advances in ceramics during the Early Formative Period.