Early Canoe - Oranjestad, Aruba
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 12° 31.247 W 070° 02.292
19P E 387198 N 1384363
This early canoe is located in front of the Archaeological Museum of Aruba in Oranjestad, Aruba.
Waymark Code: WMZXHN
Location: Aruba
Date Posted: 01/19/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
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Native settlers from Aruba are believed to have arrived on canoes from the mainland (South America) about 2,500 years ago. We named the period during which these people inhabited the island the Pre-ceramic Period (2500 BC- 1000 AD) as it preceded the introduction of ceramics. (visit link)

The sign reads:

"This canoe is a gift from the Wayuu Community of Riohacha, Colombia to the people of Aruba."

The Archaeological Museum of Aruba (Papiamento: Museo Arqueologico Nacional Aruba) is located at 42 Schelpstraat in Oranjestad.
Country or International City that Gave the Gift: Riochacha Colombia

Country or International City that Received the Gift: Aruba

Website Verifying this Item as a Gift from Another Country or International City: Not listed
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