What is Cerro de Potosí often referred to as?
Cerro Largo
Cerro Azul
Cerro Rico
Cerro Grande
Answer
Known as Cerro Rico, Cerro de Potosí is a prominent mountain located in the city of Potosí, Bolivia. It is renowned for its rich silver deposits and played a pivotal role in the city's historical significance as a major silver mining center during the Spanish colonial era. The mountain's exceptional silver reserves attracted European colonizers and indigenous laborers, transforming Potosí into a bustling mining hub.
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