Definition: The Casimiroid culture is an Archaic period culture of the Caribbean Sea in Central America, with the type site found on the island of Casimira in the Dominican Republic. The Casimiroid culture dates between 6,900 to 4,500 years ago and is also found at sites such as Mona Island and the Cerillo site both in Puerto Rico. It is co-eval and slightly earlier than the Ortoiroid culture. Excavations on Mona Island have been carried out by Ovidio Davila.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
Examples: Mona Island, Cerillo (Puerto Rico).
