The Timucua people were a Native American group that lived in what is now northern Florida and southern Georgia. They spoke the Timucua language, which is part of the Muskogean language family. The Timucua were known for their agricultural practices, growing crops like corn, beans, and squash, and they also engaged in hunting and fishing. Their society was organized into several chiefdoms, each led by a chief known as a cacique. The Timucua built villages with thatched-roof houses and had a rich cultural life, including ceremonies and rituals. European contact began in the 16th century, leading to significant changes in their way of life.