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El Dorado ( Spanish: [el doˈɾaðo], English: / ˌɛl dəˈrɑːdoʊ /; Spanish for "the golden") is commonly associated with the legend of a gold city, kingdom, or empire purportedly located somewhere in the Americas.
Learn about the origins and history of the mythical city of gold that inspired many explorers and adventurers. Discover the truth behind the ceremony of the gilded man and the quest of Sir Walter Raleigh.
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Apr 1, 2014 · El Dorado ('Gilded Man' or 'Golden One') referred to the legendary kings of the Muisca people who populated the northern Andes of modern-day Colombia from 600 to 1600. The name derives from the coronation ritual when the new king was covered in gold dust before he leapt into Lake Guatavita.
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- Yes, El Dorado has been identified as Lake Guatavita where the 'Gilded Man' - the king of the Muisca (Chibcha) people of modern-day Colombia - jump...
- El Dorado means 'Gilded Man' which refers to the coronation ceremony of the Muisca in ancient Colombia. The new king was covered in gold dust and g...
- El Dorado refers to the coronation ceremonies of the Muisca kings when they were covered in gold. Rumours of this ceremony reached the European Con...
May 20, 2024 · Eldorado, originally, the legendary ruler of an Indian town near Bogotá, who was believed to plaster his naked body with gold dust during festivals, then plunge into Lake Guatavita to wash off the dust after the ceremonies; his subjects threw jewels and golden objects into the lake.
Jan 14, 2013 · The dream of El Dorado, a lost city of gold, led many a conquistador on a fruitless trek into the rainforests and mountains of South America. But it was...