Title
Dominican convent, Atzcapotzalco, Mexico
Caption
Dominican convent, Atzcapotzalco, central Mexico founded in the 12th century by the Aztecs. Hernán Cortés later set up smelters there to melt Mexican treasure into bullion. The Spaniards also destroyed the Aztec temple, and on its site there is a Dominican convent with a 17th-century church and an 18th-century rosary chapel.
Date
1880
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A16_027
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (5,1Mb) / 18,9in x 12,3in / 5675 x 3695 (300dpi)