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What were large cities like San Lorenzo a center for?

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This is the first mesoamerican city. It was a very important place for religion and politics during its time.
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Trading helped the Olmec build their urban centers of San Lorenzo and La Venta. These cities, however, were used predominantly for ceremonial purposes and elite activity; most people lived in small villages. Individual homes had a lean-to—sort of like a garage shed—and a storage pit for storing root vegetables nearby.
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