Model of Incan Burial

Museo de Banco Central

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December 30th 2006
This museum is very close to SAE where we volunteered and we finally visited while Janel was in town. It is most famous for its archeaological data. The museum had wonderful displays in both Spanish and English. Displays included pottery and jewlery, gold, religious art, and contemporary art. Favorite parts were the models showing Incan landscapes and activities. ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Quito

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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more