Quimbaya
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Quimbaya is a Pre-Columbian
term. It may mean:
Pre-Columbian
The pre-Columbian era incorporates all period subdivisions in the history and prehistory of the Americas before the appearance of significant European influences on the American continents, spanning the time of the original settlement in the Upper Paleolithic period to European colonization during...
term. It may mean:
- The Quimbaya civilizationQuimbaya civilizationThe Quimbaya civilization is a South American civilization, noted for spectacular gold work characterized by technical accuracy and detailed designs. The majority of the gold work is made in tumbaga alloy, with 30% copper, which imparts beautiful color tonalities to the pieces...
of western Colombia - Quimbaya, QuindíoQuimbaya, QuindíoQuimbaya is a town and municipality in the western part of the department of Quindío, Colombia. It is 20 km northwest of the departmental capital Armenia...
, a municipality in the department of Quindío in Colombia - Quimbaya, an extinct Choco language