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Friday, August 19, 2022

World City Histories

 

Quito, Ecuador

980 A.D.

With origins dating as far back as 2000 B.C., Quito first rose to prominence as a city in 980 A.D. The Quitu were the indigenous people of the city, ruling until the 15th century when the Inca took over. Today, Quito is the capital city of Ecuador, making it the capital city closest to the equator.

 

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