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Several Olmec colossal heads have been discovered in what’s now the Tabasco and Veracruz regions of Mexico. Ranging between 3 and 12 feet tall, these massive basalt sculptures are at least 3,000 years old.
One of the earliest and finest examples of stone art on Turtle Island, the colossal heads are thought to portray rulers and similarly significant figures from Olmec society. Each one has a different headdress and facial features that are still prevalent in local people today.
The stone used to craft these statues was transported over 90 miles from the Sierra de Los Tuxtlas mountains — a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the ancient Olmec people.