Tahamí people facts for kids

The Tahamí were an indigenous group from Colombia. They lived in the area of the Antioquia Department, west of the Magdalena River, when the Spanish arrived. Their neighbors included the Nutabe to the north and the Muisca to the southeast. The Tahamí people were known for being quite developed, similar to the Muisca. They did not have rulers who inherited their power. It was also their custom to bury their dead with gold.

Who Were the Tahamí?

The Tahamí were one of many native groups living in what is now Colombia. They had their own unique culture and way of life. They lived in a region with rivers and mountains, which shaped their daily lives.

Their Society and Customs

Unlike some other groups, the Tahamí did not have kings or queens whose children would take over after them. Leaders were likely chosen in other ways, perhaps based on wisdom or skill. A notable custom was burying their dead with gold. This suggests they valued gold and believed it was important for the afterlife. It also shows they had skilled craftspeople who could work with gold.