In 1519, Hernan Cortés discovered, conquered and sacked the Aztec Empire in Mexico: in 1533, Francisco Pizarro likewise defeated the Incas in Peru. These men and all of the conquistadors who served with them became wealthy and were given vast lands and privileges. Word reached Europe of their success, and before long thousands of adventurers were flocking to the New World, each hoping to be part of the next expedition that looted a rich native empire. There were no more to be found, but no one knew that, and the vastness of South America convinced these men that there must be at least one last rich city to plunder. Thus was born the legend of El Dorado, the lost city of gold, and thousands would die searching for it in the mountains, jungles and plains of South America.
Posted on: Sun, 09 Mar 2014 08:47:16 +0000
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