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Relocation Decision
- When
- 1773
- Where
- Colonial Guatemala
- Part of
- Antigua Earthquake
Spanish authorities decided not to rebuild the city after the 1773 earthquake, leading to the capital's relocation.
Spanish authorities had previously considered moving the capital after the 1717 earthquake. Following the 1773 event, they decided not to rebuild the city. This decision resulted in the relocation of the capital to a new location.
Sources
- 1773 Guatemala earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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