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The Old Church of Chiquimula, Guatemala: a colonial legacy that resists in time

Summary by Voice of America - Spanish
The church of La Asunción is the oldest temple in eastern Guatemala. Built in Chiquimula in the 16th century, its history reflects the union between the indigenous Chortí ethnicity and Spanish influence. It was destroyed by an earthquake in 1765, and today it is under the protection of public university.

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The Old Church of Chiquimula, Guatemala: a colonial legacy that resists in time

The church of La Asunción is the oldest temple in eastern Guatemala. Built in Chiquimula in the 16th century, its history reflects the union between the indigenous Chortí ethnicity and Spanish influence. It was destroyed by an earthquake in 1765, and today it is under the protection of public university.

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Voice of America - Spanish broke the news in on Friday, March 7, 2025.
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