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The '''Lucayan''' were [[Arawak|Arawakan People]] who inhabited the [[Bahamas]] at the time of [[Christopher Columbus]]' landing on [[October 12]], [[1492]]. They are widely thought to be the first [[Amerindian]]s encountered by the [[Spain|Spanish]]. Early accounts describe them as a peaceful people. The Lucayan people created their own forms of language and religion. The Lucayans also had many trade routes through the [[Lesser Antilles.]] [http://www.tcmuseum.org/lucayans/] Before Columbus' arrival, there were about 20,000 Lucayans, but because of [[slavery]], diseases and other hardships brought about by the arrival of the Europeans, by 1517, they were virtually non-existent. |
The '''Lucayan''' were [[Arawak|Arawakan People]] who inhabited the [[Bahamas]] at the time of [[Christopher Columbus]]' landing on [[October 12]], [[1492]]. Coming from South America, most Lucayans settled on the islands of Grand Bahama and New Providince. Archieolologists have also found traces of their settlements on Andros, Abacos, and other smaller islands. [http://guides.travelchannel.com/out-islands/city-guides/historical-background] They are widely thought to be the first [[Amerindian]]s encountered by the [[Spain|Spanish]]. Early accounts describe them as a peaceful people. The Lucayan people created their own forms of language and religion. The Lucayans also had many trade routes through the [[Lesser Antilles.]] [http://www.tcmuseum.org/lucayans/] Before Columbus' arrival, there were about 20,000 Lucayans, but because of [[slavery]], diseases and other hardships brought about by the arrival of the Europeans, by 1517, they were virtually non-existent. |
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==See also== |
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*[[List of Taínos]] |
*[[List of Taínos]] |
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The Lucayan were Arawakan People who inhabited the Bahamas at the time of Christopher Columbus' landing on October 12, 1492. Coming from South America, most Lucayans settled on the islands of Grand Bahama and New Providince. Archieolologists have also found traces of their settlements on Andros, Abacos, and other smaller islands. [1] They are widely thought to be the first Amerindians encountered by the Spanish. Early accounts describe them as a peaceful people. The Lucayan people created their own forms of language and religion. The Lucayans also had many trade routes through the Lesser Antilles. [2] Before Columbus' arrival, there were about 20,000 Lucayans, but because of slavery, diseases and other hardships brought about by the arrival of the Europeans, by 1517, they were virtually non-existent.
References
http://www.tcmuseum.org/lucayans/ [1] http://guides.travelchannel.com/out-islands/city-guides/historical-background [2]
See also
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