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c. AD 1200 – 1500

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HT-CBCO-000163

c. AD 1200 – 1500: The En Bas Saline site in Haiti features a massive C-shaped earthwork, measuring approximately 350 meters by 270 meters, that was intentionally constructed rather than formed by the accumulation of refuse. Borrow pits found along the inner side of the ridge indicate that soil was moved specifically to create this feature, which wraps halfway around a central plaza. This layout is typical of large village sites across Hispaniola and reflects a highly organized communal effort. Archaeological research at the site, which included electromagnetic surveys, revealed that the village structure was even more complex than it appeared on the surface. These large-scale earthworks serve as a testament to the sophisticated social and political coordination of Late Ceramic Age chiefdoms.

Source  ·  HT-CBCO-000163 Keegan & Hofman, 140 / Bates: HT-CBCO-000163