TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) A Tucson archaeologist has unveiled a discovery in Santa Cruz County that she thinks could rewrite the history of the Coronado Expedition. Deni Seymour said she has unearthed hundreds of artifacts linked to the 16th century Spanish expedition, including pieces of iron and copper crossbow bolts, distinctive caret-headed nails, a medieval horseshoe and spur, a sword point and bits of chain mail armor.
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What are the golden cities” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Piersen!
The western United States is full of beautiful and interesting places. The Mojave Desert. The Grand Canyon. The Redwood National State Park. And that’s just to name a few! Today, we’ll talk about another place on that list: the Cities of Cibola.
Where are the Cities of Cibola? For many Europeans, this was the question of the 16th century. Also called the “Seven Cities of Gold,” Cibola was a legendary place. It was said to be rich with gold. Stories told that the people there even built their homes with the precious material.