The Seven Cities of Gold, also known as the Seven Cities of Cibola (/ˈsiːbələ/), is a myth that was popular in the 16th century. It is also featured in several works of popular culture. According to legend, the seven cities of gold could be found throughout the pueblos of the New Mexico Territory.

Who found the city of Cibola?

In 1539, Friar Marcos de Niza, a Franciscan priest, reported to Spanish colonial officials in Mexico City that he'd seen the legendary city of Cibola in what is now New Mexico.

Which Explorer was duped into believing the seven cities of gold Cibola were real?

Francisco Vásquez de Coronado was a Spanish conquistador (Spanish military leader) who was duped into believing that he could find fabulous cities filled with gold in the New World (a European term for the continents of North America and South America).