Archaeological excavations at 1809 Brickell Avenue have uncovered a previously undisclosed Native American settlement and cemetery dating back 3,500 years. A preliminary report details findings from December 2023, including fire pits, pottery shards, tools, spearheads, and various animal remains. Notably, ancient human remains, including that of an infant, indicate the site functioned as a formal indigenous burial ground. Despite the discoveries, information about the site's full archaeological significance and the handling of artifacts has been largely withheld as construction of a luxury condo tower progresses.
Excavations at 1809 Brickell Avenue have revealed traces of fire pits, pottery shards, tools, spearheads, animal bones, shells, and human remains dating back 3,500 years.
The archaeological discoveries at Brickell highlight an indigenous burial and settlement site, with findings suggesting the presence of the Tequesta tribe who occupied the area.
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