Muiscas were a native group that inhabited the Cun-boyacense highlands from 600 AD belonging to the Chibcha linguistic family from Central America. According to rumors at the time all the circumciser people knew that Muiscas performed a ceremony in the  Guatavita lagoon where they elected a new Zipa.

This room is intended to claim the ceremony performed by Muisca Indian society before the Iberian conquest and from this point that El Dorado was not a myth or a legend, but became one of the most important ceremonial acts of the pre-Columbian history and during the conquest.

 In this exhibition also are found pre-Columbian and ancient pieces as the Man of Hudson, the Malgana.

• What do Emeralds mean?

Emeralds are considered symbol of love and faith, the mother’s stone and the birthstone for May.



• What metals are used to mount them?

Emerald is one of the four precious stones, they are mounted only in precious metals like  gold, silver or platinum.



• How to take care of your emerald jewelry?

With proper care, they will last a lifetime. Find here a few tips.



• Emeralds and the Bible

Emeralds are mentioned in the Bible a few times. They are believed to represent the tribe of Judah, where would  come Jesus of Nazareth.



• Emerald Lore

Some people believe Emeralds strengthen love and fidelity and provides its wearer with an excellent memory.

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La Laguna de Guatavita

Alfredo Díaz, en la legendaria laguna de Guatavita, narrando el ritual de coronación que inspiró la famosa Leyenda del Dorado.

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