Muisca Confederation

State · 1450–1540 CE · at its largest around 1450 CE

Loose union of Muisca chiefdoms on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense of Colombia, led by the zipa of Bacatá and the zaque of Hunza; conquered by the Spanish in 1537–40.

On its lands while it lasted

• Muisca (c. 600–1537 CE): Chibcha-speaking people of the Colombian highlands renowned for goldwork; their raft ceremony at Lake Guatavita inspired the legend of El Dorado.
• Bogotá (1538 CE): Capital of Gran Colombia (1822–1831), Republic of New Granada (1834–1858), Granadine Confederation (1859–1862), and 2 more.
• Tunja (1539 CE): Capital of Granadine Confederation (1859–1862).

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