What does “Pre-Columbian” mean?

Relating to the history and cultures of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492.

Explanation:

In the history of the Americas, the pre-Columbian era spans from the original settlement of North and South America in the Upper Paleolithic period through European colonization, which began with Christopher Columbus's voyage of 1492.

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