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Providenciales History

Providenciales, commonly known as Provo, is the most populous island in the Turks and Caicos archipelago. The island has a fascinating history that spans hundreds of years. Here are some highlights:

The original inhabitants of Providenciales were the Lucayan people, an indigenous tribe who lived on the island for centuries before the arrival of European explorers. The Lucayans were skilled farmers and fishermen, and they traded with other tribes throughout the Caribbean.

In the 16th century, Spanish explorers arrived on the island and began to exploit the resources of the Caribbean, including the Lucayans. The Spanish took the Lucayans as slaves and eventually wiped out the population through disease and overwork.