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The Quilmes people, also known as Kilmes, were an indigenous tribe of the Diaguita group settled in the western subandean valleys of today's Tucumán province, in northwestern Argentina. They fiercely resisted the Inca invasions of the 15th century, and continued to resist the Spaniards for 130 years, until being defeated in 1667.
Sep 17, 2021 · The Quilmes were forcefully moved in 1677 to a Franciscan settlement on the coast of the Buenos Aires province, known as Santa Cruz de los Quilmes, a place and namesake that stands to this day.
Jun 14, 2019 · The modern city of Quilmes in Buenos Aires Province was built on the site of the reservation after the loss of the indigenous people. The few remaining descendants of the Diaguita people regard the ruins as a sacred place.
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Mar 28, 2019 · Before they left, they tried to defend their holy city, until the end. Located in the Calchaquí Valleys, Tucumán Province, the ancient Quilmes ruins are the remains of the largest pre-Columbian settlement in Argentina. The ancient city on Quilmes was once inhabited by 5,000 people. Image credit: Fernando Pascullo.
Quilmes ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkilmes]) is a city on the coast of the Rio de la Plata, in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, on the southeast end of the Greater Buenos Aires, being some 17 km (11 mi) away from the urban centre area of Buenos Aires. The city was founded in 1666 and is the seat of the eponymous partido (district).
Jan 23, 2012 · Quilmes surrendered in 1688 and the Conquistadors, in order to put an end to the Diaguitan people for once and for all, cruelly split the community up and marched them to different regions of the country. The biggest group eventually arrived in Buenos Aires and named the area in which they lived after their original home.
Jun 2, 2024 · Quilmes, a vibrant city located in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a fascinating destination with a rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and a vibrant cultural scene. From its humble beginnings as a settlement along the Rio de la Plata, Quilmes has flourished into a bustling metropolis, attracting locals and tourists alike.
