Origins
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.