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c. 3000 BC (Chronology): The first radiocarbon dates obtained from lithic workshops in Haiti presented significant challenges for archaeologists due to inconsistent results across different laboratories. One charcoal sample sent to three separate labs returned a variety of dates, illustrating the technical difficulties of establishing a precise timeline for the earliest inhabitants. Despite these discrepancies, the dates generally confirmed a human presence in the region several millennia before the Common Era. These chronological issues highlight the need for more rigorous sampling and modern dating techniques to refine the history of the first islanders. Reconciling these early dates is essential for building a coherent narrative of how and when the Caribbean was first colonized.

Source  ·  HT-CBCO-000054 Keegan & Hofman, 31 / Bates: HT-CBCO-000054