The ruins of the city were built by the Quilmes Indians. Their settlement would date from the 9th century. The Quilmes belonged to the linguistic and cultural group of the Diaguitas also present in the San Augustin del Valle Fértil (Cuyo) valley. The Quilmes built their city on terraces, clinging to the mountain and in such a way as to be able to foresee any possible attack from the plain. In fact, they had the reputation of being fierce warriors, and the Spaniards paid the price. The Indians fought for decades against the Spanish colonists who landed in the mid-16th century. Once defeated, the Quilmes Indians were deported to the current suburbs of Buenos Aires. The place in question today is a town called Quilmes, whose national beer factory (the most widespread in the country) spreads this once dreaded name. This posthumous homage may seem dubious; all the more so as there is not a single survivor of the Indians, victims of mistreatment and imprisonment, unbearable for warriors. The walls have been partially rebuilt. As you approach the site, you may feel a slight hint of disappointment. Climbing is the best way to get an overview and to understand the configuration of the site. You will see a collection of remains of dwellings, stone enclosures, cemeteries and granaries. Start with the north parador, less impressive. From the southern parador, the most beautiful one, you can see the whole of the fallow part, and the unrestored ruins. We then realized the extent of the work required to make this archaeological site accessible to all. For the more sporty, and provided you start early in the morning, a very steep path climbs to the top of the massif, where there are still other ruins, not rebuilt, but which are an integral part of the site. From these fortresses it was possible to keep watch, thanks to excellent visibility. The polemic persists, wouldn't Quilmes have been rebuilt for purely commercial purposes, and without any concern for historical rigour? This won't stop you from enjoying the show, especially when the tilted rays of the sun draw a game of shadows that turns them into a real puzzle.

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