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Arawak

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  • The Bahamas101 views

    The Lucayan People Were The Bahamas' Original Inhabitants

    These Arawak-speaking people migrated from the Caribbean islands around 800 AD and thrived across the archipelago for centuries. Their civilization was tragically decimated following European arrival due to disease and enslavement.

  • Antigua And Barbuda97 views

    Ancient Indigenous Peoples Inhabited the Islands for Thousands of Years

    Archaeological evidence shows that Siboney, Arawak, and Carib peoples lived on Antigua and Barbuda long before European arrival. Their settlements and artifacts provide valuable insights into the rich pre-Columbian history of the Caribbean.