Architectural Styles

    Olmec

    Alt names / subperiods 

    Timeline

    Distinguishing Features

    Geographic Presence

    Pre-classic Meso-american

     

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    1200-400 BCE

    • Monumental Stone Structures
    • large earthen mounds & platforms
    • iconic colossal heads in basalt
    • astronomically-aligned structures
    • intricately carved altars
    • stone stelae
    • integration with landscape
    • wood & thatch dwellings
    • influenced Maya & Aztecs
    • Gulf Coast region of present-day Mexico

    Common Building Types

    Landmark buildings

    Historic Accommodation Types

    Custom Hotel Examples

    • La Venta and San Lorenzo
    • religious cermonial complexes
    • La Venta
    • Tabasco
    • San Lorenzo
    • Tres Zapotes
    • La Mojarra
    • Archaeological Sites (San Lorenzo and La Venta) show large ceremonial spaces
    • trade networks
    • hospitality norms
    • temporary structures,
    • TBC

    Landmarks

    Adapted Visitor Accommodation