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c. AD 1440 – 1460

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HT-CBCO-000260

c. AD 1440 – 1460: The Morne Cybèle site on the island of La Désirade is located on a steep, volcanic limestone plateau known as La Montagne, which reaches an elevation of 275 meters. Archaeological investigations indicate the core of the site covers a surface area of approximately 200 to 300 square meters. Its strategic position on the plateau offered protection from strong sea currents and unpredictable winds, though accessibility from the north coast remains difficult due to steep cliffs. Radiocarbon dating of a Cittarium pica shell confirmed its occupation during the mid-15th century, just decades before European contact. This site, along with the nearby Morne Souffleur, represents a specialized settlement pattern in the Guadeloupian archipelago.

Source  ·  HT-CBCO-000260 Keegan & Hofman, 237 / Bates: HT-CBCO-000260