An exploratory expedition that left from this city was chronicled by Gaspar de Carvajal.
The first state centered on this city was led by rulers called shyris and was founded in the 10th century CE by the Caras people. A four day civil war in this city's country was so short largely because this city's garrison refused to support NeptalÃ­ Bonifaz AscÃ¡zubi. The Treasure of Llanganates was collected in this city, but was hidden after the general RumiÃ±awi learned that he could no longer ransom his king because he had been murdered. After attempting a coup against Carlos Zaldumbide, (*) Eloy Alfaro was assassinated and his body burned in this city. An exploratory expedition that left from this city was chronicled by Gaspar de Carvajal. During a battle in this city, Melchor Aymerich was outflanked by Antonio JosÃ© de Sucre when Sucre climbed Pichincha during the night, and this city had earlier been the departure point of the expedition of Francisco de Orellana. For 10 points, this is what capital of Ecuador?
The first state centered on this city was led by rulers called shyris and was founded in the 10th century CE by the Caras people.
Quito