CLASSIFICATION OF THE MAYA AND OLMECS

Classification of the Maya and Olmecs

Classification of the Maya and Olmecs

Introduction

During the pre-Columbian Maya and Olmec civilizations were two predominant occupying the Mesoamerican region. They have made great accomplishments and made important discoveries. However, the Mayans and the Olmecs had their differences, both within the period in which they existed, and in their religious belief system.

Discussion

The Olmec civilization flourished before the Maya, the former provided the basis for the structures and beliefs of many countries in Central America. One of these structures was the calendar system that the Olmecs developed. Their "calendar ...