Prehistoric human remains found at Miami condo construction site

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Archaeologists discovered prehistoric human remains and evidence of a prehistoric settlement at the construction site of a Miami condo.

The discoveries, which were excavated at Baccarat-branded condos by developer Related Group, are evidence of the Native American tribe called the Tequesta, who lived in present-day Miami over 2,000 years ago, said Adrian Espinosa-Valdor, a historic preservation planner and the acting city archaeologist. It is unclear when the discovery was made.

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