- Quisqueya | Encyclopedia. com
Quisqueya, one of two names given by the Tainos to the island that Christopher Columbus was to call Hispaniola In addition to Quisqueya (Mother of the Earth), the Tainos referred to their island as Haiti (Land of Mountains)
- Quisqueya - Wikipedia
Quisqueya or Kiskeya or Kiskella, was a term of Taíno origin used to refer to the Island of Hispaniola In modern times it is used as a name for the Dominican Republic
- Taíno Figure - National Museum of African American History and Culture
This “Taíno” bottle from Quisqueya —the indigenous name for the Dominican Republic—is one example of this multi-faceted cultural history The Puerto Rican civil rights movements in New York provide more contemporary examples
- The meaning and history of the name Quisqueya - venere. it
Quisqueya is a name that holds significant cultural, historical, and emotional value, especially in the Caribbean It is often regarded not just as a geographical identifier but as an integral part of national identity for the people of the Dominican Republic
- ¡Quisqueya! — a staff-created list from Pima County Public Library
Quisqueya, meaning “cradle of life,” is one of two indigenous names for the island called La Isla Española (Hispaniola) by Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) The Dominican Republic shares the island with Haiti, meaning “land of mountains,” the other traditional name for Hispaniola
- Historia de Quisqueya - ⛱️República Dominicana Descubre
La historia de Quisqueya, una tierra rica en cultura y tradiciones, es un testimonio de la diversidad y la herencia única de la República Dominicana Desde sus orígenes hasta su evolución actual, Quisqueya ha desempeñado un papel fundamental en la historia y el tejido cultural de este país caribeño
- Quisqueya: Significado de la Madre de Todas las Tierras
“Quisqueya” proviene del idioma taíno, los primeros habitantes de la isla antes de la llegada de los europeos En taíno, “Quisqueya” significa “Madre de todas las tierras” o “Tierra grande”, reflejando la percepción de los taínos sobre la magnitud y la fertilidad de su hogar
- Quisqueya, Dominican Republic - all you need to know
Quisqueya, also known as Higuamo, is a beautiful region located in the Dominican Republic Visitors can expect stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality from the locals The area is known for its rich history, with many historical sites and landmarks to explore
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