A court to play ulama was built about this time in Chiapas, Mexico. Olmecs used latex balls for the game. The Olmecs processed rubber using latex from rubber trees mixed with juice from the morning glory vine. The rubber was used to make a bouncy ball for their ball games. (apr 6, 1500 BC – jul 19, 1500 BC)
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apr 6, 1500 BC
jul 19, 1500 BC
~ 3 months and 14 days