Bacatas
Bacatas were an indigenous group who inhabited the highlands of modern-day Colombia, specifically the region around present-day Bogotá. They were part of the Muisca confederation, a larger political and cultural entity that dominated the Cundiboyacense plateau. The Bacatas, along with other related groups, were known for their complex social structure, skilled craftsmanship, and sophisticated agricultural practices.
Their society was hierarchical, with a cacique, or chief, leading each community. The economy was based on
Religious beliefs were central to their culture, with a pantheon of deities associated with natural phenomena.