The Zacatecos (or Zacatecas) are an indigenous group, one of the peoples called Chichimecas by the Aztecs. They lived in most of what is now the state of Zacatecas and the northeastern part of Durango.

Jun 19, 2020 · After the establishment of the mining settlement, some of the first mine-workers, according to Mr. Gerhard, were the Zacatecos Indians. However, the Spanish authorities also brought African slaves, Náhuatl-speaking Mexicans and Tlaxcalans, and Tarascans.

Sep 6, 2019 · The Zacatecos Indians grew roots, herbs, maize, beans, and some wild fruits. They hunted rabbits, deer, birds, frogs, snakes, worms, and rats. Eventually, the Zacatecos would develop a fondness for the meat of the larger animals brought in to their territory by the Spaniards.

Sep 6, 2019 · The Zacatecos Indians occupied much of what is now northern Zacatecas and northeastern Durango. Their lands bordered with those of the Tepehuanes on the west and the Guachichiles on the east. Mr. Powell writes that the Zacatecos were “brave and bellicose warriors and excellent marksmen.”

The Zacatecos Indians occupied much of what is now western and northern Zacatecas, as well as Aguascalientes, southern Coahuila and eastern Durango as far west as the City of Durango.

The Zacatecos Indians, occupying 60,000 square kilometers in the present-day states of Zacatecas, eastern Durango, and Aguascalientes, may have received their name from the Mexica word zacate (grass).

The Zacatecos Indians occupied much of what is now northern Zacatecas and northeastern Durango. Their lands bordered with those of the Tepehuanes on the west and the Guachichiles on the east. Mr. Powell writes that the Zacatecos were "brave and …

Nov 15, 2024 · Today, we’ll embark on a journey to uncover the stories of the famous Indigenous Indians of Zacatecas, exploring their impact on the region’s history, culture, and legacy.

Dec 2, 2024 · The major indigenous groups in Zacatecas include the Zacatecos, the Guachichiles, and the Caxcanes. These groups have played a significant role in shaping the state’s history and culture.

Nov 13, 2024 · The Zacatecas Indians, a diverse group of indigenous peoples who inhabited the central Mexican highlands, played a pivotal role in shaping the region’s cultural landscape.