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They did know about wheels  
   

They did know about wheels

despite what we were told at school, but they were used only in rituals
Xalapa for the Museum

December 15th 2010
Geo: 19.5333, -96.9167The bus took nearly 2 hours to complete the 85 kilometres from Veracruz to Xalapa. We wanted to come to the Museum of Anthropology, (the 2nd most important in Mexico because it houses the best collection of Olmec heads). Who are the Olmecs you may ask? I will try and give a very brief answer, partly because I have a limited knowledge, and partly because I don't want to ... read more
North America » Mexico

Mexican Flag The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more
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