This chapter explores how the use of domesticated plants may have facilitated the initial settlement of the Caribbean islands. It argues that the availability of familiar food sources, alongside maritime navigation, could have been a crucial factor in enabling humans to colonize the region. The chapter examines evidence from early archaeological sites, particularly focusing on the presence of domestic plants and their potential role in the decision-making processes of early settlers.
Early Settlers of the Insular Caribbean
On the way to the islands: The role of domestic plants in the initial peopling of the Antilles
