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Taino Symbols. The Taino Indians were an ancient civilization originating from what is now Puerto Rico. Ancient inhabitants of the region, the Taino Indians left behind narratives and tales in the form of these symbols.

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Jay Guilloty Photography
Are The Arawak Taino Indians Extinct? Puerto Rican People, Taino Indians, Indigenous North Americans, Aboriginal American, Puerto Rico Art, Puerto Rico History, Puerto Rican Pride, Puerto Rican Culture, Indian Children

The Tribe of First ContactThe Island Arawaks were made up of many different tribes that inhabited the Greater and Lesser Antilles. These indigenous people are the tribe of first contact and the ones who "discovered" Columbus wandering lost in the ocean in 1492. This is the year when he landed on the island of Guanahani. One year later, Columbus landed on Boriken aka Puerto Rico for the first time on November 11th, 1493. The Taino are also the first to be called "Indian". Puerto Rico is…

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Bonnie Willet
Taino Indians, Puerto Rico History, Woman Wear, Puerto Rican Culture, Lesser Antilles, Ancient Origins, Puerto Ricans, West Indies, Indigenous Peoples

An ancient ball court, a midden mound and about 400 burials that date back to before Europeans arrived in the Caribbean were found on the Portugues River in Puerto Rico several years ago. The site was considered so important that plans to build a dam there were called off and the historically important site has been preserved.

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Jeanine Budd

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