Archaeology of Tibes

The Archaeology of Tibes offers a groundbreaking reevaluation of Puerto Rico's earliest known ceremonial center, challenging long-held assumptions about social hierarchy and power in ancient Caribbean societies. Through a rich collection of essays, this volume shifts the focus from elite chiefdoms to the everyday lives, rituals, and memories of the people who shaped Tibes between 400 and 1300 CE. Featuring cutting-edge research in geoarchaeology, ceramic analysis, faunal studies, and rock art, the book presents a more nuanced and humanized view of social organization and cultural expression. Essential reading for scholars and students of Caribbean archaeology, this work invites fresh dialogue and sets a new standard for interpreting sacred spaces and community life in the ancient Americas.