Tag Archives: Olmec
Olmec Era Feline Monolith in Chalcatzingo, Mexico
“Spectacular” Three-Cat Monolith Unearthed in Mexico Giant carving may have been part of a monumental wall crawling with felines. The “Triad of Felines” carved rock found in Chalcatzingo, Mexico. Photograph from INAH via AP, Ker Than, for National Geographic News, Published August 1, 2011 … Continue reading
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Tagged anthropology, archaeology, art, Chalcatzingo, feline, mesoamerica, Mexico, Monolith, Olmec, sculpture
Ojo de Agua: Angry Olmec Raises Arm
Ancient Mesoamerican Sculpture Uncovered in Southern Mexico ScienceDaily (Feb. 14, 2011)— With one arm raised and a determined scowl, the figure looks ready to march right off his carved tablet and into the history books. If only we knew who … Continue reading
