Archaeo-Histories on Nostr: Olmec colossal heads are stone representations of human heads sculpted from large ...
Olmec colossal heads are stone representations of human heads sculpted from large basalt boulders. They range in height from 1.17 to 3.4m. The heads date from at least 900 BC and are a distinctive feature of the Olmec civilization of ancient Mesoamerica. Here are some vintage photos of people posing with Olmec colossal heads in Mexico.
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