OlmecOrigTraceHub is a digital initiative dedicated to mapping the provenance, stewardship, and cultural resonance of the Olmec colossal heads. We weave together open data, community storytelling, and transnational collaboration to create a research-forward experience for global audiences.
We amplify the voices of curators, archaeologists, and community historians who safeguard Olmec heritage. By centralizing trustworthy resources and dynamic modules, we help visitors trace the journey of each monumental head from extraction to exhibition.
OlmecOrigTraceHub embraces open-source principles, respectful representation, and data transparency. We prioritize inclusive narratives, accessible design, and collaboration with cultural stewards who maintain localized knowledge systems.
We utilize stone sourcing studies, archival manifests, and contemporary exhibitions to trace the movement of each colossal head. This broadens international understanding of artifact histories and ethical stewardship debates.
Collaborations with regional cultural centers and diaspora storytellers ensure the narratives remain rooted in community perspectives and linguistic diversity.
Our technical stack leverages open-source frameworks, open APIs, and accessible UI patterns. We support research workflows through data visualizations, bibliographies, and environmental context modules.
Our core collaborators include regional museums in Veracruz, open-access archives in Oaxaca, university research labs across the Americas, and digital heritage collectives working on repatriation dialogues. Together we test new API integrations, craft bilingual documentation, and design community workshops that align with indigenous data principles.