Nutabe facts for kids
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 187 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Colombia |
|
| Languages | |
| Nutabe | |
| Religion | |
| Traditional | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Tunebo |
The Nutabe people are an indigenous group from Antioquia, a region in Colombia. Their population started to decrease in the 1500s. This happened because of the arrival of Europeans in the Americas. Old Spanish records show that the Nutabe lived in the Aburrá Valley. This area is now home to towns like Itagüí, Envigado, and Sabaneta. They also lived near Toledo, San Andrés de Cuerquia, and Ituango. In 1998, a Nutabe leader named Virgilio Sucerquia Chancí passed away during a conflict.
Nutabe History
Some experts believe the Nutabe people are part of the larger Chibcha language family. The Nutabe were mainly farmers. They grew crops like maize (corn) and beans. They also grew fruit trees and cotton. Besides farming, they were skilled fishermen. They also found gold in rivers, especially the Medellín River.
How Nutabe Society Worked
The Nutabe society was made up of small groups. Each group had its own leader, called a chief. These leadership roles were passed down through families. There was no single main leader for all the Nutabe groups. However, when facing big challenges, like the Spanish conquest, these groups would often unite. They would gather around the chief who showed the most bravery. Even though the Nutabe were generally peaceful, they were also known as strong warriors. They would fight to protect their land. When the Spanish arrived, the main leader of the Nutabe was a chief named Guarcama.
Nutabe Economy and Trade
The Nutabe people traded with other tribes nearby. They used a special bridge over the San Andrés River for this trade. This bridge was very important for their daily life. The Nutabe called this bridge Bredunto. After the Spanish arrived, its name changed to Pescadero. During the time of the Spanish conquest, the Nutabe took down this important bridge. Later, a Spanish explorer named Andres de Valdivia rebuilt it because it was so useful.
See also
In Spanish: Nutabes para niños
- Antioquia department
- Aburrá Valley
- Chibchas
