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625 BC| c. 900 BC–c. 500 BC | Central America [everyday life] | La Venta becomes the major centre of the second phase of Olmec civilization in Mexico. The site of San Lorenzo is abandoned, possibly in a violent overthrow of the local elite, or possibly for religious reasons. La Venta is a ceremonial or elite centre, supported by a large agricultural population. It has a large main pyramid in addition to smaller ones. | | 625 BC | Greece [poetry] | Sappho of Lesbos, the famed female Greek lyric poet, is active at this time. Her lyric poems are famous for their depiction of erotic love between women. | | c. 625 BC | Greece [poetry] | Spartan lyric poet Alcman writes Partheneia, choral songs for maidens. Parts of two songs survive to modern times. |
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