Olmec ceramic traditions and pottery sequence (c. 1600–400 BCE)

1. Ojochi phase ceramics at San Lorenzo

   Jan 1, 1750 BCELabels: San Lorenzo, Ojochi phase

   • San Lorenzo
   • San Lorenzo FR

2. Manatí A offerings in sacred spring

   Jan 1, 1600 BCELabels: El Manat, offerings

   • Britannica
   • El Manat FR
   • Springer

3. Bajío phase expands local ceramic repertoire

   Jan 1, 1550 BCELabels: San Lorenzo, Baj o

   • San Lorenzo
   • San Lorenzo FR

4. Chicharras phase signals early Olmec traits

   Jan 1, 1450 BCELabels: San Lorenzo, Chicharras phase

   • San Lorenzo
   • San Lorenzo FR

5. San Lorenzo phase: peak Early Olmec pottery

   Jan 1, 1400 BCELabels: San Lorenzo

   • San Lorenzo
   • Cambridge

6. Olmec pottery exported to Cantón Corralito

   Jan 1, 1250 BCELabels: Cant n, trade

   • San Lorenzo
   • FAMSI PDF

7. Nacaste phase: transition in San Lorenzo ceramics

   Jan 1, 1000 BCELabels: San Lorenzo, Nacaste phase

   • San Lorenzo

8. La Venta occupied; ceramic phases I–IV begin

   Jan 1, 900 BCELabels: La Venta, Complex A

   • La Venta
   • Britannica

9. La Venta Phase I radiocarbon anchor

   Jan 1, 814 BCELabels: La Venta, Phase I

   • La Venta

10. La Venta Phase II dated by radiocarbon sample

    Jan 1, 804 BCELabels: La Venta, Phase II

    • La Venta

11. Palangana phase: late sequence at San Lorenzo

    Jan 1, 800 BCELabels: San Lorenzo, Palangana phase

    • San Lorenzo

12. End of La Venta’s Phase IV estimated

    Jan 1, 400 BCELabels: La Venta, Phase IV

    • La Venta
    • Britannica