Olmec Sculpture, Photos, La Venta Park
Villahermosa Museum, Mexico
Villahermosa Museum, Mexico
At the ruin site of La Venta, excavators feared the loss of the artifacts as the oil production encroached on
the site. In 1957 they moved the stone sculptures, including four Colossal heads, to the museum and
sculpture park of La Venta in Villahermosa, Parque Museo de La Venta
Visitors to the original site will see recreated sculptures and the still existent 110 foot high earthen hill built
by the Omecs that some researchers believe is the representation of a volcano. Other research indicates
that the pyramid, Mexico's oldest, was originally rectangular in shape and stepped. Visitors can climb to the
top for a view of the site.
the site. In 1957 they moved the stone sculptures, including four Colossal heads, to the museum and
sculpture park of La Venta in Villahermosa, Parque Museo de La Venta
Visitors to the original site will see recreated sculptures and the still existent 110 foot high earthen hill built
by the Omecs that some researchers believe is the representation of a volcano. Other research indicates
that the pyramid, Mexico's oldest, was originally rectangular in shape and stepped. Visitors can climb to the
top for a view of the site.
La Venta settlement became important to the Olmecs after
the decline of their first settlement at San Lorenzo Tenochtitlan
in Veracruz. Tenochtitlan flourished between 1600 BC to 900
BC.
Large sculptured heads were found there also and moved to
the Jalapa Museum of Anthropology in Veracruz.
The sculptures on view in a jungle setting at the La Venta Park
include four Olmec heads that were moved in 1957 for
protection from oil development at the original La Venta site.
the decline of their first settlement at San Lorenzo Tenochtitlan
in Veracruz. Tenochtitlan flourished between 1600 BC to 900
BC.
Large sculptured heads were found there also and moved to
the Jalapa Museum of Anthropology in Veracruz.
The sculptures on view in a jungle setting at the La Venta Park
include four Olmec heads that were moved in 1957 for
protection from oil development at the original La Venta site.
Reaching San Lorenzo Tenochtitlan and the Olmec Homeland:
Bus out of Mexico City Tapo or Norte for Veracruz. From Veracruz head to Coatzacoalcos or
Minatitlan south east of Catemaco. Then head by local bus to Acayucan where you get a collective taxi
for the ten miles to the small farming village of San Lorenzo. (San Lorenzo Tenochtitlan. Just Tenochtitlan
on some maps)
From Oaxaca , ADO first Class bus to Coatzacoalcos or Minatitlan bus to Acayucan, taxi to San Lorenzo.
Have lots of small change for taxis (5 and 10 peso, 20 peso max.) Cash is scarce in remote areas of
Mexico
Bus out of Mexico City Tapo or Norte for Veracruz. From Veracruz head to Coatzacoalcos or
Minatitlan south east of Catemaco. Then head by local bus to Acayucan where you get a collective taxi
for the ten miles to the small farming village of San Lorenzo. (San Lorenzo Tenochtitlan. Just Tenochtitlan
on some maps)
From Oaxaca , ADO first Class bus to Coatzacoalcos or Minatitlan bus to Acayucan, taxi to San Lorenzo.
Have lots of small change for taxis (5 and 10 peso, 20 peso max.) Cash is scarce in remote areas of
Mexico
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The Parque La Venta, Olmec Museum in
Villahermosa, Mexico. offers sculptured
Olmec heads and artifacts removed for
protection from the ruin site of La Venta, an
Olmec ritual center from 900 BC to 400BC.
Villahermosa, Mexico. offers sculptured
Olmec heads and artifacts removed for
protection from the ruin site of La Venta, an
Olmec ritual center from 900 BC to 400BC.
The Olmec were Mexico's earliest advanced civilization. They
developed settlements in the Coatzacoalcos River drainage
system from 1600 BC to 300 BC. The olmec culture is best
known for three dimensional sculptures in stone, most notably
the 20 ton stone heads. The original La Venta site was an
island and this allowed the Olmec to transport the stone about
60 miles from volcanic mountains to their delta site via water.
developed settlements in the Coatzacoalcos River drainage
system from 1600 BC to 300 BC. The olmec culture is best
known for three dimensional sculptures in stone, most notably
the 20 ton stone heads. The original La Venta site was an
island and this allowed the Olmec to transport the stone about
60 miles from volcanic mountains to their delta site via water.
Reaching La Venta Museum in Villahermosa:
Bus out of Mexico City Tapo or Norte for Veracruz. From Veracruz head to Coatzacoalcos and then to
Villahermosa. ADO bus runs frequent service from Mexico City, Veracruz, and Oaxaca City. Reach the
museum by cab from the bus terminal, 350 Pesos.
Bus out of Mexico City Tapo or Norte for Veracruz. From Veracruz head to Coatzacoalcos and then to
Villahermosa. ADO bus runs frequent service from Mexico City, Veracruz, and Oaxaca City. Reach the
museum by cab from the bus terminal, 350 Pesos.
Altar of the Children, so called for the
depiction of children on both sides. The
children are held by adults and show the
effects of cranial shaping or deformation.
depiction of children on both sides. The
children are held by adults and show the
effects of cranial shaping or deformation.
Altar of the Children, La Venta Museum
Altar of the Children, La Venta Museum
The Altar of the Children shows on the
sides, active children held by adults
sides, active children held by adults
