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pre-Hispanic

American  
[pree-hi-span-ik] / ˌpri hɪˈspæn ɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the period before Spanish colonial presence in the Americas.


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Scientists and archaeologists have already unearthed other remains of pre-Hispanic cultures in the region that has been excavated for two decades.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

It sits between two Inca administrative centers and near a crossroads of pre-Hispanic roads.

From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2025

She installed five giant tractor tires there, each engraved with pre-Hispanic symbols that merge with interlocking patterns and images of Maya gods to help “dignify the memories of migrants.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024

They ended up with 157 places along the upper and middle Orinoco that contained pre-Hispanic engravings.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 3, 2024

His account of pre-Hispanic Peru has recently been edited for the Hakluyt Society by Mr. Philip A. Means of Harvard University.

From Inca Land Explorations in the Highlands of Peru by Bingham, Hiram

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