What are the tequestas known for?

The Tequestas were a Native American tribe that inhabited the southeastern region of Florida, particularly around the Miami area, prior to European contact. They are known for their fishing and hunting skills, as well as their complex social structures. The Tequestas also engaged in trade with neighboring tribes and European settlers. Their society faced significant decline due to diseases and conflicts following European colonization in the 16th and 17th centuries.