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The 1172 Almohad siege

Huete, La Alcarria Conquense, Cuenca

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The 1172 Almohad siege

Historical milestone · Huete, La Alcarria Conquense, Cuenca

Image of Huete, not of the place itself.

In July 1172 the city withstood a ten-day Almohad siege. Tradition credited the salvation of the defenders to the intercession of Saints Justa and Rufina.

Photo: B25es (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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