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The Olmecs are considered the "mother culture" of Mexico. They are the first known organized tribe in Mexico, and their major contributions to history were their ritual ballgame, and their gigantic stone heads, which are believed to represent leaders.

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The olmecs had a great cultural influence on later Mesoamerican societies, passed on artistic styles, artwork, religious things, etc.

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The Olmec's contributed significantly to cultural diffusion. The Olmec's offered an alternative to the speculations of origins that differed from the current academic suggestions.

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they had alot power than the maya

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