USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Olmecs (/ˈɒlmɛks, ˈoʊl-/) were the earliest known major Mesoamerican civilization. Following a progressive development in Soconusco, they occupied the tropical lowlands of the modern-day Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco.

Detailed explanation-2: -In short, the Maya came first, and settled in modern-day Mexico. Next, came the Olmecs, who also settled Mexico. They didn’t build any major cities, but they were widespread and prosperous. They were followed by the Inca in modern-day Peru, and finally the Aztecs, also in modern-day Mexico.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first complex civilization to develop in Mesoamerica was that of the Olmec, who inhabited the gulf coast region of Veracruz throughout the Preclassic period. The main sites of the Olmec include San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán, La Venta, and Tres Zapotes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Yes, the Olmecs are older historically than the Mayans. Olmec civilization lasted from approximately 1200 BCE until 400 BCE, while Mayan civilization spanned between approximately 300 BCE and 900 CE.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Zapotec civilization came nearly 100 years after the Olmec and thrived from about 500 BCE to 900 CE. They also lived in the Valley of Oaxaca. They were an agricultural society with many well-developed cities.