Jivaro Timeline

Spanish arrival

Mar 30, 1549

The Spanish start taking out gold from the Amazon.

Jivaro kill Spanish Governor

Mar 30, 1599

The Jivaro kill the Spanish Governor by pouring molten gold down his throat.

Mule track from Riobamba to Macas

Mar 30, 1930

A mule track is built on the edge of Jivaro territory.

Missionary outposts set up

Mar 30, 1940

Border war between Ecuador and Peru

Mar 30, 1941

The war brings in more military checkpoints.

Roads begin to be built

Mar 30, 1950

This opens up the Amazon to settlers and traders.

Road to Maranon River finished

Mar 30, 1960

Jungle airstrips built

Mar 30, 1960

Anthropologists come to study Jivaro culture

Mar 30, 1970

Western aid organisations send in people to help Jivaro

Mar 30, 1970

Oil exploration

Mar 30, 1990