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c. AD 600 – 900: In Trinidad, the SAN-1 site at Manzanilla has provided evidence of early settlement dynamics and the exploitation of marine resources along the island’s eastern coast. Preliminary research reports by M.C. Dorst indicate that the site’s inhabitants relied on a wide variety of shellfish and fish, integrating these into a broader subsistence system that likely included horticultural products. The site is significant for its stratigraphic depth, which allows researchers to trace the evolution of local ceramic styles and social organization over several centuries. These findings contribute to the understanding of Trinidad as a vital cultural bridge between the South American mainland and the Antillean chain.