Indigenous peoples of Florida - Wikipedia
WEBPaleoindians. The first people arrived in Florida before the extinction of the Pleistocene megafauna. Human remains and/or artifacts have been found in association with the remains of Pleistocene animals at a number of Florida locations.
Indigenous people of the Everglades region - Wikipedia
WEBThe Paleo-Indians who survived are now known as the Archaic peoples of the Florida peninsula. They lived on after the extinction of most big game and were primarily hunter-gatherers who depended on smaller game and fish. They relied on plants for food more than their ancestors.
Paleo-Indians - Wikipedia
WEBPaleo-Indians were the first peoples who entered and subsequently inhabited the Americas towards the end of the Late Pleistocene period. The prefix paleo-comes from the Ancient Greek adjective: παλαιός, romanized: palaiós, lit. 'old; ancient'.The term Paleo-Indians applies specifically to the lithic period in the Western Hemisphere and is distinct from the term Paleolithic.
The Long Journey: A History of Florida’s First Peoples
WEBBut Florida’s indigenous peoples trace their ancestry back to even earlier times. Some 12,000 years ago, nomadic Paleoindian hunters stalked mastodons, giant ground sloths and other massive beasts across an arid landscape twice the size it is today.
Indigenous people of the Everglades region - Wikiwand
WEBThe indigenous people of the Everglades region arrived in the Florida peninsula of what is now the United States approximately 14,000 to 15,000 years ago, probably following large game. The Paleo-Indians found an arid landscape that supported plants and animals adapted to prairie and xeric scrub conditions.
Florida’s Indians from ancient times to the present
WEBSep 27, 1998 — Jerald T. Milanich explored many sites throughout Florida, uncovering ancient artifacts that detail the everyday lives and societies of some of North America’s earliest human inhabitants, including the Paleoindians of 14,000 years ago.
Native Americans: History and Culture of Florida Tribes
WEBSep 5, 2024 — They were descendants of Paleo-Indians who inhabited Southwest Florida approximately 12,000 years ago. During the Calusa's reign the Florida coastline extended roughly 60 miles further into the Gulf of Mexico. Hardwood forests covered the land and the climate was much colder than it is today.
Florida Frontiers “Native People of Florida”
WEBWhen Juan Ponce de León “discovered” Florida in 1513, native people had been living here for more than 10,000 years. The native population had complex societies, elaborate systems of trade, and their own ancient religions.
Research Guides: Florida Topics: Florida's Indigenous Peoples
WEBJul 10, 2024 — With an artist's sense of wonder and a historian's respect for accuracy, the 58 rich and colorful images in this book present a fascinating and thoroughly researched glimpse into the lifestyles and cultures of Florida's ancient Indians.
Native American Tribes In Florida: An Insightful Guide
WEBFeb 29, 2024 — Dive into Florida’s rich history with a unique exploration of its main indigenous tribes. Discover their cultures, traditions, and lasting impacts today.
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