Nineteenth century travelers describe it as verdant and cultivated, and perched on a steep, slippery scarp cut into hillside.
Nineteenth century travelers described the village as a robbers' lair.
It was built as a stop for 19th century travelers on the National Road.
The 14th century Moroccan traveler, Ibn Battuta, reported it at Mogadishu.
The hope is to return these historic places to the conditions seen by 19th century travelers.
In the 1980's, Dr. Weeks and other archeologists rediscovered the hidden entrance by studying the diaries of the 19th century travelers.
Nineteenth century travelers reported a guardhouse next to the bridge, but this has since disappeared.
Nineteenth century travelers accounts tell of being served by black eunuch slaves.
Nineteenth century travelers would relate how Pocito was the first green land they encountered after leaving Mendoza.
A 19th century traveler visiting the town found the remains of ancient foundations, rock-cut cisterns and a tomb that was said to have contained treasures.