La Venta, Olmec archaeological complex in Tabasco, Mexico.
The La Venta site features a 30-meter-high clay and sand pyramid, multiple ceremonial areas, and four massive basalt stone heads from the Olmec civilization.
The settlement reached prominence between 900 and 400 BCE as a major Olmec center, governing the region between the Mezcalapa and Coatzacoalcos rivers.
Excavations at La Venta revealed intricate burial practices, with tombs containing jade offerings and elaborate ceremonial objects indicating social hierarchies.
Many artifacts from the original site are now displayed at the Parque-Museo La Venta in Villahermosa, which provides protection from weather and development.
The site layout demonstrates advanced astronomical knowledge, with Complex A structures precisely aligned to true north through mathematical calculations.
GPS coordinates: 3.30000,-75.10000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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