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What is the approximate time period of the Formative Era in Ecuador?
3500 BCE to 500 BCE
Which culture is known for producing some of the oldest pottery in the Americas
Valdivia culture
Which crops were commonly grown during the Formative Era?
Maize, yuca, and beans
What archaeological site is considered one of the earliest farming communities on the Ecuadorian coast?
Real Alto
What kind of environment did coastal communities experience?
Warm and humid, rich in marine resources
What is one type of item traded between regions?
Shells
What kind of sites suggest early social structure in Formative communities?
Burial sites
What did farming allow people to do for the first time?
Settle in one place and build villages
