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c. 500 BC – AD 625: Recent radiocarbon dating of stratum IV at the Haitian lithic workshop sites yielded dates ranging from approximately 1 BC to AD 625. These results suggest that the high-quality raw materials found in these specific areas remained attractive to indigenous populations for hundreds of years. However, these later dates create a chronological conflict because the flaked-stone blades at the site are typically viewed as representative of the island’s earliest settlement. This discrepancy highlights the persistent difficulty in using specific tool types as definitive markers for the initial human arrival. The continued use of these sites over such a long period indicates a sophisticated and enduring knowledge of regional lithic resources.