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Taagepera, R. Size and duration of empires growth-decline curves, 3000 to 600 b.c.

From Nature • Nov. 14, 2017

French archaeologists, for example, have found exquisite ceramic figurines, bowls and funerary objects at sites that date from at least 8000 b.c.

From Time Magazine Archive

When it again became a threat, Monte Alban attacked for the second time in 120 b.c.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

Previously the earliest manifestation of the Staff God had been thought to be around 500 b.c.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

The implication is that by 32 b.c. the Olmec already had all three calendars and zero to boot.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann