Banwari Trace, Archaeological site in Siparia, Trinidad and Tobago
Description
Banwari Trace is an archaeological excavation site in southwestern Trinidad where researchers have uncovered stone tools, bone artifacts, and human remains dating to around 5000 BCE. The site preserves evidence of early people who inhabited the Caribbean region thousands of years ago.
History
People from South America reached this area around 7000 years ago, traveling and settling across the Caribbean islands. The discoveries at this location mark an important period in how humans first populated the island chain.
Culture
The burial site reveals how early inhabitants treated their dead with care, placing objects like pebbles and tools beside the remains. These practices show what mattered to these ancient communities in their spiritual beliefs.
Practical
Access to the site requires advance contact with the National Trust for Trinidad and Tobago. Since the location is remote, you will need your own transportation or an organized tour to reach it.
Did you know?
Among the recovered objects are specialized fishing tools, including hooks made from peccary teeth and bipointed devices for securing fishing lines. These finely crafted items show that early inhabitants here had advanced skills in fishing and toolmaking.
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