Mesoamerican and Andean civilazations thrived thousands of years ago in Central and South America. These early civilizations of the pre-Columbian Americas were just as diverse as those in Asia and Europe.
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Olmec and Zapotec Civilization
Mesoamerica is a region that extends from Central Mexico through most of Central America. This is were The Olmec and Zapotec tribes took root.
The Olmec Civilization was located on the Northeast side of Southern Mexico. They had access to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Zapotec Civilazation was the Olmec's neighbor to the south. They had access to the Pacific Ocean.
The Olmec Civilization was located on the Northeast side of Southern Mexico. They had access to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Zapotec Civilazation was the Olmec's neighbor to the south. They had access to the Pacific Ocean.
Chavin Civilization
The Chavin Civilization was far from the Olmec and the Zapotec. They (Chavin) set root in South America,Western Peru to be exact. They, like the Zapotec, also had access to the Pacific Ocean.