The Muisca were an indigenous people who lived in the Altiplano Cundiboyacense region of present-day Colombia. They are known for their rich culture, advanced agricultural practices, and skilled craftsmanship. The Muisca were organized into several confederations, with the most notable being the Bacatá and Tunja. They practiced a form of governance that included a chief known as the zipa or zaque. One of the most famous legends of the Muisca is the story of El Dorado, which tells of a king who covered himself in gold dust and offered treasures to the gods in a sacred lake. This legend attracted many explorers and treasure hunters to the region during the Spanish conquest. The Muisca's intricate