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Chavin Civilization

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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Chavin Civilization

Northern highlands, Peru 950-700 B.C. 

Artifact 1

  • Purpose - jar used to store liquid
  • Evidence- shows important dieties
  • Description- ceramic jungle animals

Olmec Civilization

Central Mexico 1100 - 800 B.C.

Artifact 2- description

  • baby faced doll
  • plump legs 
  • hollow clay figures
  • almond shaped eyes

Artifact 2-continued

  • Explanation - preclassic style
  • Purpose- decorative

Zapotec Civilization

Mexican valley of Oaxaca - 500 B.C.

Artifact 3

  • Purpose - to represent society structure
  • Explanation - class lines distinct for nobility & common folk
  • Description - clay figure with detailed features