Archivos Generales de Indias (Spain)

The Archivos General de Indias in Spain is a historic archive located in Seville that holds valuable documents related to Spain’s colonial activities in the Americas, Asia, and other territories from the 15th to 18th centuries. It was established in 1785 to centralize and preserve records like official correspondence, maps, and administrative reports generated during Spain’s overseas empire. The archive is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its architectural significance and the importance of its collections for understanding colonial history, administration, and cultural exchanges in the Spanish Empire.