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Origins The two main linguistic groups that dominated the territory now known as Colombia during the pre-Colombian period were the Carib and the Chibcha . They possessed different organizational structures and distinct languages and cultures. In upper Magdalene region, from 5th to 8th century, many tumuli with scuptures were raised in San Agustin .The region now occupied by the city of Bogotá was inhabited by the Muisca . The Muisca based their social organization on trade. They exchanged Salt , Emeralds , Beans , Maize and other crops with other Chibchan tribes such as the Chitareros , Guanes and Laches . Archaeological remains The Indians after the European colonization First contacts Mestizaje Indigenist Political Organization Constitutional Incorporation Territories Indigenous peoples hold title to substantial portions of Colombia, primarily in the form of ''reserves'' ( Spanish : ''resguardos''). The Indigenous Affairs division of the Ministry of Interior has 567 reserves on record, covering approximately 36,500,416 hectares which are home to 800.271 persons in 67.503 families {Link without Title} . Major ethnic groups Highland peoples
Lowland peoples
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