Banwari Trace Archaeological Site
Banwari Trace Archaeological Site is part of the Tentative list of Trinidad and Tobago in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
Banwari Trace is the oldest pre-Columbian archaeological site in the Caribbean. It dates from about 5000 B.C. It holds significance for understanding the migratory patterns from South America into the Caribbean region. Stone and bone objects have been found plus a human skeleton.
Map of Banwari Trace Archaeological Site
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Banwari Trace Archaeological Site
- Country
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Added
- 2011
- Type
- Cultural
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2011 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: Banwari Trace Archaeological Site