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Did the Tainos wipe out the other tribes on the island of Puerto Rico?
Season 1
Episode 40
Published 1 year ago
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Yes, there is some historical and archaeological discussion about pre-Taíno peoples in Puerto Rico and the broader Caribbean. While the dominant indigenous group at the time of Spanish arrival was the Taíno, they were not the first inhabitants of Puerto Rico. Here's a clearer breakdown: