The La Venta site in Tabasco included:
A) earthen platforms and walled enclosures around a series of courts.
B) a conical earth mound and stepped pyramid that stand at the opposite ends of an axis defined by earthen platforms and walled enclosures.
C) pyramids inside a giant court surrounded by earthen platforms and walled enclosures.
D) a cross-axial plan with pyramids at the ends of all axes.
E) None of the answers is correct.

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La Venta, an important archaeological site of the Olmec civilization in Tabasco, Mexico, is notable for its unique layout which includes a conical earth mound and a stepped pyramid positioned at opposite ends of a central axis, defined by earthen platforms and walled enclosures. This arrangement is a distinctive feature of the site, reflecting the sophisticated urban planning and ceremonial significance of the space to the Olmec people.

The La Venta Site in Tabasco Included