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The Olmec civilization, which flourished from around 1200 BCE to 400 BCE in Mesoamerica, made several significant achievements that laid the foundation for later Mesoamerican cultures. Here are the main accomplishments of the Olmec civilization:
Long Count Calendar: The Olmecs are credited with inventing the Long Count calendar system, a sophisticated non-repeating calendar that allowed for tracking long periods of time. This calendar was later adopted and refined by other Mesoamerican cultures, most notably the Maya.
Complex Societal Organization: They developed a sophisticated social structure with distinct class hierarchies, including ruler-priests, craftsmen, merchants, and farmers. This organization allowed them to manage resources and labor effectively, leading to the establishment of major urban centers.
Early Writing System: The Olmecs created one of the earliest known writing systems in the Americas. The Cascajal Block, dating to the early first millennium BCE, is a prime example of Olmec hieroglyphic writing, showcasing 62 unique symbols.
Monumental Architecture: They constructed impressive architectural structures, including pyramids, ceremonial centers, and the famous colossal stone heads. These massive sculptures, carved from single large boulders, are believed to represent Olmec rulers.
Agricultural Advancements: Olmec farmers developed techniques to manage flood-prone lands, building artificial hills for their houses and utilizing flood deposits to enrich the soil. They grew crops such as maize, beans, chilies, tomatoes, and squashes.
Trade Networks: The Olmecs established extensive trade networks throughout Mesoamerica, facilitating the exchange of goods like obsidian, jade, and other luxury items. This trade activity helped spread Olmec cultural influence across the region.
Ball Game: They are credited with inventing or at least formalizing the Mesoamerican ball game, which became a significant cultural and religious practice in later Mesoamerican societies.
Artistic Innovations: Olmec artisans created a distinctive artistic style, evident in their monumental sculptures, jade figurines, and ceramic works. This artistic tradition influenced subsequent Mesoamerican cultures.
Religious Concepts: The Olmecs developed complex religious beliefs and practices, including animal gods, cave rituals, and the concept of a jaguar god. Many of these religious elements were adopted by later Mesoamerican cultures.
Scientific Understanding: They demonstrated advanced knowledge in mathematics and astronomy, which was quite sophisticated for their time.
These achievements demonstrate the Olmecs' role as a foundational civilization in Mesoamerica, influencing and shaping the cultures that followed them.
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The Papacy and all who benefited from the control looting raping and pillaging the destruction of dark skins their heritiage and their incredible accomplishments.
Look up the DOCTRINE OF DISCOVERY. TERRA NULLIUS.
The Doctrine of Discovery and the concept of terra nullius are intertwined legal and ideological constructs that played a significant role in the colonization of lands by European powers.
Doctrine of Discovery
The Doctrine of Discovery emerged in the 15th century, primarily through a series of papal bulls, including Dum Diversas (1452), Romanus Pontifex (1455), and Inter Caetera (1493). These decrees provided European Christian nations the right to claim sovereignty over non-Christian lands they "discovered" and to subjugate the Indigenous peoples living there. The doctrine was used to justify the colonization of the Americas, Africa, and other regions, asserting that lands not inhabited by Christians were considered vacant and available for claim.
In the United States, the Doctrine of Discovery was codified in the 1823 Supreme Court case Johnson v. McIntosh, where Chief Justice John Marshall ruled that discovery gave European nations an exclusive right to extinguish Indigenous title to land, either by purchase or conquest. This principle significantly influenced the legal framework regarding land rights and sovereignty in colonized nations.
Terra Nullius
Terra nullius, a Latin term meaning "nobody's land," was a concept used to describe lands that were deemed unoccupied or uninhabited according to European legal standards. This concept was often applied to territories inhabited by Indigenous peoples, whose land use and governance did not align with European definitions of ownership and sovereignty. The principle of terra nullius allowed European powers to claim these lands as vacant and available for colonization.
In Canada, the Supreme Court stated in 2014 that terra nullius never applied, as confirmed by the Royal Proclamation of 1763. However, the Doctrine of Discovery has still influenced court rulings and the definition of Aboriginal titles. The creation of national parks in Canada, such as Jasper National Park and the Kluane Game Sanctuary, often disregarded Indigenous land rights, treating these areas as terra nullius.
Recent Developments
In March 2023, the Vatican formally repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery and terra nullius, acknowledging the harm these doctrines caused to Indigenous peoples and their lands. This repudiation marks a significant step in addressing the historical injustices perpetuated by these doctrines, although the practical implications for policy and law remain to be seen.
Overall, the Doctrine of Discovery and terra nullius have had profound and lasting impacts on Indigenous peoples worldwide, underpinning the legal and ideological justifications for colonization and the dispossession of Indigenous lands
This is important information that should be shared far and wide and especially for any Catholics/Christians.
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