ANA JIMÉNEZ'S HOUSE

Structure 5

(1531 – 1534)

One of the First Settlers
Residence of Ana Jimenez, one of the pioneering women in the settlement of León de Nagrando.

Function and Use:
Unlike administrative buildings, this dwelling played a key social role as discreet accommodation. It was the place of accommodation for the wives of conquerors and expeditionaries who passed through the provincial capital.

Technical Details:

• Construction System Walls of wall (rammed earth) with "talpuja" earth finishes.
• Dimensions: The current remains cover an area of 468 sq m.