[ENG/ESP] Un viaje por el Museo del Oro, de Colombia

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A Necessary Introduction

This journey has two must-see stops because there are so many sights to behold. On one hand, there are the gold pieces, and on the other, the ceramic and stone figures that together make up one of the most impressive museums in the world.

Today, I invite you to join me on this initial journey. I hope you enjoy it.

Located at 4.60192 latitude and -74.07206 longitude, the Gold Museum is situated in the historic center of Bogotá, on the eastern side of Santander Park. It's a must-see for anyone who wants to understand the roots of Colombia. Although I've seen pictures, walking through its halls is a different, almost magical experience.

As you explore its four permanent exhibition halls, the journey becomes a fascinating exploration of the worldview of pre-Hispanic cultures.

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The tour begins in the "Working with Metals" room, which explains how indigenous cultures extracted and worked gold and tumbaga without modern technology. This is followed by "People and Gold in Pre-Hispanic Colombia," which showcases the use of these metals in the politics and religion of these communities.

On the third floor, the "Cosmology and Symbolism" room explores myths and shamanism, while "The Offering" immerses visitors in ceremonies. sacred. The top floor, "The Exploratory," invites reflection and interaction between museum staff and visitors.

Although the museum houses more than 34,000 gold pieces and 25,000 ceramic and stone objects, the value of the pieces is not measured in monetary terms, but in their historical and cultural significance.

The most impressive thing is coming face to face with the Quimbaya poporo, a perfectly proportioned vessel that is a true symbol of cultural identity. But without a doubt, the work that steals the show is the Muisca raft, which represents the ceremony that gave rise to the legend of El Dorado. Seeing it is like being transported to Lake Guatavita and imagining the chieftain covered in gold.

The importance of this museum for Colombia is immense.

Recognized by National Geographic as one of the world's best history museums, it not only houses the largest collection of pre-Hispanic goldwork on the planet, but is also a cornerstone for strengthening the country's cultural identity. It is the guardian of a legacy that transcends the material, connecting Colombians today with the wisdom and art of their ancestors.

A final comment

The Gold Museum in Bogotá not only safeguards material treasures, but also offers a profound journey into the spirituality and creativity of Colombia's indigenous peoples. This museum is essential for Colombia because it preserves ancestral memory, strengthens cultural identity, and receives more than 500,000 visitors a year, serving as a benchmark for students, researchers, and tourists, and becoming a vital educational and tourist resource for the entire Caribbean region.

Note: The images are my own.

I used DeepL Translate.

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Una introducción necesaria

Este viaje tiene dos paradas obligatorias porque son muchas las imágenes que hay para mostrar. De una parte están las piezas de oro y, de la otra las figuras de cerámica y piedra que en su conjunto conforman uno de los museos más impresionantes del mundo.

Hoy, los invito a que recorran conmigo este viaje inicial. Espero les guste

En los 4.60192 de lat y -74.07206 long se encuentra el Museo del Oro, ubicado en el centro histórico de Bogotá, sobre el costado oriental del Parque Santander, es una parada obligatoria para todo aquel que quiera entender las raíces de Colombia. Aunque he visto imágenes, caminar por sus pasillos es una experiencia diferente, casi mágica.

Al recorrer sus cuatro salas de exposiciones permanentes, el viaje se convierte en un fascinante recorrido por la cosmovisión de las culturas prehispánicas.

El recorrido comienza en la sala "El trabajo de los metales", donde se explica cómo las culturas indígenas extraían y trabajaban el oro y la tumbaga sin la tecnología moderna. Le sigue "La gente y el oro en la Colombia prehispánica", que muestra el uso de estos metales en la política y religión de las comunidades.

En el tercer piso, la sala "Cosmología y simbolismo" explora los mitos y el chamanismo, mientras que La ofrenda sumerge al visitante en las ceremonias sagradas. El último piso, "El Exploratorio", invita a la reflexión y la interactividad entre los trabajadores del museo y los visitantes.

Aunque el museo alberga más de 34.000 piezas de oro y 25.000 objetos de cerámica y piedra, el valor de las piezas no se mide en dinero, sino en su importancia histórica y cultural.

Lo más impresionante es encontrarse cara a cara con el poporo quimbaya, un recipiente de perfectas proporciones que es todo un símbolo de identidad cultural. Pero sin duda, la obra que roba todas las miradas es la balsa muisca, que representa la ceremonia que dio origen a la leyenda de El Dorado. Verla es transportarse a la laguna de Guatavita e imaginar al cacique cubierto de oro.

La importancia de este museo para Colombia es inmensa.

Reconocido por National Geographic como uno de los mejores museos de historia del mundo, no solo custodia la colección de orfebrería prehispánica más grande del planeta, sino que es un pilar para el fortalecimiento de la identidad cultural del país. Es el guardián de un legado que trasciende lo material, conectando a los colombianos de hoy con la sabiduría y el arte de sus ancestros.

Un comentario final

El Museo del Oro de Bogotá no solo resguarda tesoros materiales, sino que también ofrece un viaje profundo a la espiritualidad y creatividad de los pueblos originarios de Colombia. Este museo es esencial para Colombia porque preserva la memoria ancestral, fortalece la identidad cultural y recibe más de 500.000 visitantes al año, siendo un referente para estudiantes, investigadores y turistas, convirtiéndose en un referente educativo y turístico de gran importancia para toda la región caribeña.

Nota: Las imágenes son de mi propiedad.
Utilicé el traductor DeepL Translate.



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Hello, dear friend @tonyes, good day.

It's wonderful that you were able to visit this country and see the Gold Museum. It must have been quite an experience. The photos you shared are beautiful.

I had already seen this place in photographs sent to me by my son, who lives there in Bogotá. I must say it was a wonderful experience visiting this museum.

Thank you so much for sharing the photos and your experience of visiting.

Have a great day.

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Thank you very much, my dear friend, for supporting our work. Museums are special places because of all the knowledge they offer us, but this type of museum – along with the one I’m going to introduce later – helps us understand where we come from and tells us about our ancestors. Have a lovely day. Best wishes and regards.

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