Which city is also commonly known as the golden city

Salamanca city is in western Spain and one of the most important things to see is the University. Let me give you a rough idea where is the location of Salamanca city, it is about 200 km away from Madrid and quite near the Portuguese border, about 80 km. The city was declared a Unesco World Heritage site in 1988 so you will expect a lot to see and to do in this city too. We started our Salamanca city walking tour with a local guide who brought us to the important sites and the hidden gem. 1. Golden City The guide showed us the sandstone with printed signs, each representing the person who made the sandstone in ancient time. This is the way to manage quality control. The color of the sandstone is kind of yellowish and golden hence the city is also known as the “Golden City”. You will also see the wall is uneven because ancient people use the brick wall to sharpen their swords. 2. The city has 2 Cathedrals Not many cities have two cathedrals but Salamanca has two cathedrals, an old one and a new one. The Old Cathedral was built in the 12th century in the Romanesque style and closed to the public but will only open during a special occasion. Statue of Father Camara, ancient Bishop of the city of Salamanca, Castile and Leon. 3. Salamanca New Cathedral The old and new cathedral are interconnected. The new Cathedral was built in Gothic-Baroque style and with an interesting facade. 4. Three Important Sculptures There are several interesting things you can spot in the beautiful fa...

Gold has captured the human imagination for thousands of years. It's easy to understand how it got that way. Once it's been shaped and polished, gold has a luster much like the sun. In many cultures, people have drawn a direct connection between shining gold and deities. And, well, if a little bit of gold is nice, then wouldn't an entire city made out of the stuff be a marvel beyond all imagination? Chronicler Juan Rodríguez Freyle published the first reference to El Dorado in El Carnero , a chronicle of Spanish colonial exploits published in 1636. Freyle said that the legends stem from a native Muisca ritual where new rulers were coated in gold dust and then ceremonially bathed in Lake Guatavita. According to Living With the Gods, Freyle's account was already familiar to many Europeans. The Muisca, also called the Chibcha, were a people who lived in the northern part of South America, in what's now Colombia. Prior to the 15th century, when the Muisca chose a new leader, they would first require that they seclude themselves in a cave. The ruler was to abstain from the company of women, salted food, and even daylight to cleanse himself. Then, the new ruler emerged from the cave and went straight to Lake Guatavita. There, he would disrobe and attendants would cover his body with gold dust. They would then take a raft loaded with golden offerings out into the middle of the lake. As a crowd watched, the golden man would fling the offerings into the lake, cementing his place as...

Why subscribe? • The ultimate action-packed science and technology magazine bursting with exciting information about the universe • Subscribe today and save an extra 5% with checkout code 'LOVE5' • Engaging articles, amazing illustrations & exclusive interviews • Issues delivered straight to your door or device The city, historically known as "The Rise of Aten," was founded by Amenhotep III (ruled 1391-1353 B.C.), the grandfather of Tutankhamun, or King Tut. People continued to use the "Golden City" during Amenhotep III's co-regency with his son, Amenhotep IV (who later changed his name to Akhenaten), as well as during the rule of Tut and the pharaoh who followed him, known as Ay. Despite the city's rich history — historical documents report that it was home to King Amenhotep III's three royal palaces and was the largest administrative and industrial settlement in Luxor at that time — its remains eluded archaeologists until now. His team began the search in 2020 with the hopes of finding King Tut's mortuary temple. They chose to look in this region "because the temples of both Horemheb and Ay were found in this area," Hawass said. They were taken aback when they began uncovering mud bricks everywhere they dug. The team soon realized that they had unearthed a large city that was in relatively good shape. "The city's streets are flanked by houses," some with walls up to 10 feet (3 meters) high, Hawass said. These houses had rooms that were filled with knickknacks and tools t...