The territory that today makes up Minas Gerais began to be occupied quickly and various settlements sprang up. In 1652, they were grouped under the name of Vila Rica which became today’s Ouro Preto.
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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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