Chile History Timeline
Early History and Indigenous Peoples Pre-Columbian Period The land that became Chile has been inhabited by various indigenous groups for thousands of years, with the first evidence of human settlement dating back to around 12,000 BCE. These early inhabitants were primarily hunters and gatherers who eventually developed more complex societies. The Mapuche: The most prominent indigenous group in Chile is the Mapuche, who primarily inhabited the central and southern regions. The Mapuche had a sophisticated social structure, including clans, a…