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=== Pre-Cartadanian Era === | === Pre-Cartadanian Era === | ||
[[File:Reconstruction_of_Taino_village,_Cuba.JPG|thumb|left|200px|Reconstructed village in Mecahuatl Parish]] | [[File:Reconstruction_of_Taino_village,_Cuba.JPG|thumb|left|200px|Reconstructed village in Mecahuatl Parish]] | ||
The ancient history of the archipelago | The ancient history of the archipelago that is now known as Porta Bianca is shrouded in mystery, with limited evidence available about its indigenous population. Unlike some other indigenous cultures of the occident that have left behind archaeological and physical evidence of their societies, there are few artifacts and limited traces of Porta Bianca's indigenous people. The available information comes from scarce archaeological findings and early Cartadanian accounts from the colonial era, which provide glimpses into the past. | ||
Census records from 1700 reveal that approximately 43% of Cartadanian men in Amar were married to Tainean women, and some present-day Porta Biancans have Tainean ancestry. | Early Cartadanians were known to coexist and even intermix with the indigenous population upon their arrival, leading to the preservation of some aspects of their culture down through generations. However, the society of these indigenous peoples is believed to have collapsed not long after the arrival of the Cartadanians. Census records from 1700 reveal that approximately 43% of Cartadanian men in Amar, the capital of Porta Bianca, were married to Tainean women, which indicates the extent of intermarriage and cultural exchange during that time. As a result, some present-day Porta Biancans may have Tainean ancestry, which is reflected in their biological heritage. | ||
Despite the limited available evidence, the history of Porta Bianca's indigenous population remains a topic of ongoing research and exploration, as scholars continue to uncover and piece together the puzzle of the archipelago's ancient past. The complex dynamics of cultural exchange and assimilation between the indigenous peoples and the early Cartadanians contribute to the unique cultural heritage and diversity of Porta Bianca today. | |||
=== Cartadanian colony and territorial era === | === Cartadanian colony and territorial era === |