video | Life, Death, and Remembrance in Tibes / Vida, muerte y recuerdo en Tibes

Presentation language: Spanish with English & French subtitles

About the presentation:
Up to this point, Tibes is the oldest ceremonial center in the Caribbean. Since its discovery in the seventies, this site has been interpreted as one of the earliest pieces of evidence of chiefdoms in the region. However, research at the site has shown that its history and cultural and social processes over time were more complex than previously believed. This presentation presents several results from recent studies and some interpretations based on recent discoveries at the site.

About Dr. L. Antonio Curet:
Dr. L. Antonio Curet is curator of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC. Born in Puerto Rico, he completed his bachelor's and master's degrees in Chemistry at the University of Puerto Rico. In 1992, he received his Doctorate in Archeology from Arizona State University. Dr. Curet specializes primarily in Caribbean Archeology with a minor specialization in Mesoamerican Archaeology. More specifically, he is interested in determining the role of economic, social, political, and ideological aspects in the dynamics of social change in ancient times. Other topics he has worked on include technological studies of ceramics, paleodemography, domestic units, and theory and practice in Caribbean archaeology.

About Reencuentro Taíno Conference:
This first-of-its kind event, focused on the evolution of the Taíno language and featured linguists working on language revitalization, archeologists, artists, musicians, spiritual leaders, and esteemed members of our Taíno community from around the world.

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