At one point during the 18th century, no place in the Americas was as rich as Minas Gerais. The name of the state, which literally means "general mines," reveals that the region experienced a rush for gold and diamonds.
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Title: Historic Town of Ouro Preto
Creator: Historic Town of Ouro Preto
Date Created: 1980
Location Created: Brazil
Rights: Embratur
Location: Brazil
Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (i)(iii)
Date of Inscription: 1980
Category of Site: Cultural site
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