Guatavita's treasure
Transcription and translation
The prince .....
The lagoon of Guatavita, don't empty or drain
.... relationship has been made..... with intent of taking out gold and silver.
Valladolid, March 24, 1551
AGI, section Indiferente General, bundle # 532
In another document from 1576 it is mentioned that in this lagoon there were 4 tons of gold.
Transcription and translation
The prince .....
The lagoon of Guatavita, don't empty or drain
.... relationship has been made..... with intent of taking out gold and silver.
Valladolid, March 24, 1551
AGI, section Indiferente General, bundle # 532
In another document from 1576 it is mentioned that in this lagoon there were 4 tons of gold.
