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The Olmec were the earliest people to settle in Mesoamerica. They were an advanced people who established trade connections

with neighboring empires such as the Maya v. They thrived from 1500 BC to 800 BC. However, the reasons for their decline are
unclear

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There isn't a certain reason but scientist speculate it was environmental change and the people were cut off from food supply.

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