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Spanish documentation of native scripts & symbols  
   

Spanish documentation of native scripts & symbols

Day 4 In Mexico City

November 10th 2015
9am start with a short drive to the historical Zocalo site of the Metropolitan Cathedral, one of the oldest and largest in the Americas, and the National Palace, home of the famous murals of Diego Rivera. Rivera is revered for his pre-Hispanic depictions of indigenous culture. The palace is no longer the residence of the president but a rather underutilized government ceremonial function centre. ... read more
North America » Mexico » Distrito Federal » Mexico City

Mexican Flag The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more
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