Museo del Oro Zenu (Zenu Gold Museum), Cartagena

The Zen煤 Gold Museum (Museo del Oro Zenu) is a small museum focusing on the Zen煤 people of Colombia. The Zen煤 is an ancient indigenous culture that once thrived in the region. The elaborate gold ornaments they created attracted Spanish conquistadors who looted the gold, even participating in grave robbing. The gold eventually led to the downfall of the Zenu.

The museum showcases the goldsmithing expertise of the Zen煤 people. On exhibit are hundreds of archaeological objects, jewelry, and relics highlighted by many exquisitely crafted pieces in gold. There are also ceramic art objects, pottery, and other Colombian artifacts on display. Some very ornate gold figurines of animals, birds, and other creatures are intriguing.

The Zen煤 Gold Museum is in a prominent location inside a colonial mansion in Bolivar Square, the main square of the Cartagena old city. Visit this two-story museum and enjoy the marvelous displays. Happily, admission is free.

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Sight Name: Museo del Oro Zenu (Zenu Gold Museum)
Sight Location: Cartagena, Colombia (See walking tours in Cartagena)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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