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1. en.wikipedia.org › Cathedral_Basilica_of_ZacatecasCathedral Basilica of Zacatecas - Wikipedia

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   Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas. /  22.77556°N 102.57222°W  / 22.77556; -102.57222. The Cathedral of Zacatecas, dedicated to the Virgin of the Assumption, is the main temple of the Diocese of Zacatecas. Located in the historic center of the city, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO .

   • Affiliation: Roman Catholic
   • District: Diocese of Zacatecas

   • Designated: 1993 (17th session)
   • Location: Zacatecas, Mexico

2. www.history.com › topics › latin-americaZacatecas - HISTORY

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   Dec 8, 2009 · At 2,469 meters (8,100 feet) above sea level, Zacatecas is Mexico’s second-highest city. Zacatecas was founded in 1546 after the discovery of one of the world’s richest silver veins. By the ...

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   Why is Zacatecas important to Mexico?

   • Although Zacatecas’ economy contributes only 1.1% of Mexico’s national GDP, its mining constitutes 29.3% of the Zacatecas State GDP and is responsible for making Mexico the number one producer of silver in the world. The indigenous history of Zacatecas stretches so far into the past that we are unable to say exactly when people settled in the area.

   The History of Zacatecas: From La Gran Chichimeca to a Silver-Based

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   Where is the historic centre of Zacatecas located?

   • Brief Synthesis The Historic Centre of Zacatecas, located in the south central part of the state of Zacatecas, between the Bufa and Grillo hills was founded in 1546 after the discovery of a rich silver lode, Zacatecas reached the height of its prosperity in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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   Is Zacatecas a state?

   • Zacatecas ( [sakaˈtekas] ⓘ ), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Zacatecas ( Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de Zacatecas ), is one of the 31 states of Mexico. It is divided into 58 municipalities and its capital city is Zacatecas .

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   What does Zacatecas mean?

   • The city’s name means “place where zacate grass grows.” The historic center of Zacatecas was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993. The cathedral, noted for its highly carved portico, was begun in 1612 and completed in the mid-1700s.

   Zacatecas | Mexico, Map, & Population | Britannica

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4. www.indigenousmexico.org › articles › the-history-ofThe History of Zacatecas: From La Gran Chichimeca to a Silver ...

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   Sep 6, 2019 · The state of Zacatecas, located in the north-central portion of the Mexican Republic, is a land rich in cultural, religious, and historical significance. With a total of 75,539 square kilometers, Zacatecas is Mexico’s eighth largest state and occupies 3.9% of the total surface of the country. Politi

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   Official Web Site. Zacatecas ( [sakaˈtekas] ⓘ ), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Zacatecas ( Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de Zacatecas ), is one of the 31 states of Mexico. It is divided into 58 municipalities and its capital city is Zacatecas . It is located in north-central Mexico and is bordered by the states of Durango to ...

   • Admission: December 23, 1823
   • Country: Mexico

   • Capital and largest city: Zacatecas
   • Municipalities: 58

6. whc.unesco.org › en › listHistoric Centre of Zacatecas - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   Brief Synthesis. The Historic Centre of Zacatecas, located in the south central part of the state of Zacatecas, between the Bufa and Grillo hills was founded in 1546 after the discovery of a rich silver lode, Zacatecas reached the height of its prosperity in the 16th and 17th centuries. Built on the steep slopes of a narrow valley, the town has ...

7. www.britannica.com › place › Zacatecas-MexicoZacatecas | Mexico, Map, & Population | Britannica

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   Zacatecas, city, capital of Zacatecas estado (state), north-central Mexico. Located in the southern part of the state, it lies in a deep narrow ravine, about 8,200 feet (2,500 meters) above sea level. The city’s name means “place where zacate grass grows.”. The historic center of Zacatecas was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993.

8. www.nps.gov › cham › learnZacatecas - Chamizal National Memorial (U.S. National Park ...

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   Feb 24, 2015 · The indigenous people of Zacatecas - the Cazcanes, Guachichiles, and the Tepehoanes - have known much displacement. In 1521, Hernan Cortés occupied Zacatecas. In 1864, the French took over. And in 1922, at the invitation of President Alvaro Obregón, 20,000 Mennonites came to Mexico from Canada to settle on 247,000 acres of land in Chihuahua ...