Mexico

In major museums, only a small fraction of the artifacts held by the museum are on display and interpreted for the public. Most of the … Continued

Veracruz is a region in Mexico’s gulf coastal lowlands. This was the homeland for one of Mesoamerica’s earliest civilizations, the Olmec. The Olmec first emerged … Continued

At one time, Teotihuacán, was not only the largest city in Mexico, but also one of the largest cities in the world. Construction of this … Continued

The San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands, California, includes displays of archaeological artifacts from Western Mexico. Western Mexico includes the modern states of Colima, Guanajuato, … Continued

For most people the mention of ancient Mexico brings up images of the Aztecs, the Mayas, and perhaps the ancient city of Teotihucán. Ancient Mexico, … Continued

Archaeologists use the term Mesoamerica in referring to Mexico and the adjacent areas of Central America which were the home to Native American civilizations prior … Continued

Archaeologists use the term Mesoamerica in referring to Mexico and the adjacent areas of Central America which were the home to Native American civilizations prior … Continued

In major museums, only a small fraction of the artifacts held by the museum are on display and interpreted for the public. Most of the … Continued

From 1500 BCE until about 1200 CE, the Zapotec were one of the prominent and historically important groups in Mesoamerica. They originated in the Valley … Continued

When the Europeans began their invasion of the Americas, they found that the indigenous people of the continent, generally called American Indians, had a highly … Continued