Spanish Conqueror Pizarro’s Statue Returns To Peru, Sparking Debate Colonial Legacy
20 Jan 2025
A towering bronze statue of Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish conquistador who led the defeat of the Inca Empire, has been reinstalled near its original location in Lima’s main square after a 22-year absence. The seven-tonne, five-meter-tall sculpture was unveiled on Saturday during the 490th anniversary celebrations of Lima’s founding. The...
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