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Origins

Explore our ancestral origins and ethnic heritage

Origins

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The diverse peoples who shaped Galicia and the Ribeiro region across millennia of history.

Celtics

The Ancient Foundation

Pre-Roman Celtic peoples who established the earliest known settlements in Northwestern Iberia.

Visigoths

Germanic Legacy

The Visigothic Kingdom ruled Iberia for nearly 300 years, shaping law, religion, and culture.

Suevi

Kingdom of Galicia

Germanic tribe that founded the Kingdom of the Suebi in Gallaecia, lasting over 170 years.

Romans

Hispania

Roman civilization brought roads, cities, language, and viticulture to the Iberian Peninsula.

Phoenicians

Mediterranean Traders

Ancient maritime civilization that established trading posts and introduced new technologies.

Sephardim

Jewish Heritage

Sephardic Jews flourished in Ribadavia, creating one of the most important communities in Iberia.

Our family heritage reflects the rich tapestry of peoples who called Iberia home. Each group contributed to the genetic and cultural legacy we carry today.

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