- Developed in the southern part of modern-day Mexico.
- Known for their large stone heads and colossal sculptures.
- The Olmecs are considered one of the mother cultures of Mesoamerica.
2. Maya civilization (2000 BCE - 900 CE)
- Developed in the southeastern part of modern-day Mexico and Central America.
- The Maya are known for their advanced civilization, including their hieroglyphic writing, calendar, and mathematics.
- The Maya civilization reached its peak during the Classic period (250-900 CE).
3. Zapotec civilization (500 BCE - 900 CE)
- Developed in the southern part of modern-day Mexico.
- The Zapotecs are known for their impressive architecture, including the ruins of Monte Alban.
- The Zapotec civilization reached its peak during the Classic period (250-900 CE).
4. Teotihuacan civilization (100 BCE - 750 CE)
- Developed in the central part of modern-day Mexico.
- Teotihuacan was one of the largest and most powerful cities in Mesoamerica.
- The Teotihuacan civilization reached its peak during the Classic period (250-900 CE).
5. Aztec civilization (1300-1521 CE)
- Developed in the central part of modern-day Mexico.
- The Aztecs were a powerful and militaristic civilization.
- The Aztec civilization was conquered by the Spanish in 1521 CE.