Tainos

Holas to everyone. I'm doing a big project on the anicent Tainos from the Dominincan Republic. Could you direct me to some good resourses? (i.e. internet sites, books, etc) Thanks!

Having had an avid interest in the Tainos and living in the Caribbean including the DR for the last 35 years, there is a wealth of info available on the internet. However since the Dr had the highest population of Tainos in the world prior to their extinction by the Spanish 1492 - 1547. There is a woman in Santo Domingo whose name is Patricia Reid Baquero at Maximo Gomez # 1, who has a tremendous knowledge of their history. I do not currently have her number, but call information Santo Domingo. I also have artifacts in museums all over the world on loan on the Tainos, who were a wonderful, gentle people. Hopethis helps - Terry

You should try the following:

The National Museum of the American Indian One Bowling Green New York, NY 10004

Tele# (212) 514-3716

Ask for Jorge Estevez who is Dominican and specializes in the Tainos.

Regards, Susanne

Jorge specializes in Tainos because he is a Dominican Taino. He is , indeed, an excellent source.

where in D.R. can you visit an archeology site with Taino Indians? I love the country and would like to visit an excavation