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On 21 May 1950, a magnitude 7 earthquake on the Mercalli scale struck Cuzco, Peru, causing widespread destruction. The subsequent reconstruction efforts, which took nearly a decade, led to significant urban modernization, including the demolition of colonial buildings and the expansion of infrastructure. This period also saw the establishment of …
In 1950, a devastating earthquake struck Cuzco, Peru, leading to the creation of the Corporación de Reconstrucción y Fomento (CRYF). This organization spearheaded the reconstruction and urban modernization of Cuzco, transforming it into a bourgeoning tourist city. The modernization efforts included the expansion of the local university and the development …