Ginés Vázquez del Mercado and the hill that was not silver (1552)

In 1552, Ginés Vázquez del Mercado led a mining expedition that promised fortune. A hill north of Zacatecas, pointed out by indigenous informants, raised hopes of finding silver. However, the reality was very different, and the journey ended with a disappointing discovery and his tragic death.  See the complete article here:Ginés Vázquez del Mercado y el cerro que no era de plata (1552) | XIKOOVA