My last stop was the Museo del Oro, or Museum of Gold, showcasing uncountable gold artifacts...

My last stop was the Museo del Oro, or Museum of Gold, showcasing uncountable gold artifacts from indigenous cultures. Nearly all of it was melted down by the Spanish under colonial rule; it is amazing that the vast quantity contained in this museum represents just a tiny fraction of what existed at the time of European conquest. This chart shows the color of gold, silver and copper in their various alloyed states.

Location
ColombiaBogota, Colombia
Photographer
John Hovell
Date taken