Olmec Civilization (1200-400 BC). The Olmec civilization flourished on the gulf coast of Mexico, and constructed the first pyramids in the North American continent as well as the big stone 'baby-faced' head monuments.
Maya Civilization (500 BC - 800 AD). The ancient Maya Civilization occupied much of the central North American continent based on the gulf coast of what is now Mexico between 2500 BC and AD 1500, and are known for their amazing complex artwork, particularly murals, and graceful pyramids.
Zapotec Civilization (500 BC-750 AD). The capital city of the Zapotec Civilization is Monte Alban in the valley of Oaxaca in central Mexico. Monte Alban is one of the most intensively studied archaeological sites in the Americas, and one of the very few 'disembedded capitals' in the world. The capital is also known for its astronomical observatory Building J and Los Danzantes, a stunning carved record of captive and slain warriors and kings.
Nasca Civilization (AD 1-700). The Nasca civilization of the south coast of Peru was best known for huge geoglyphs: geometric lines and drawings of birds and other animals using the varnished rock of the vast arid desert, to which the German mathematician dedicated her life's work.
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