Textile found at Santes Creus in Tarragona

Restoration works at the Royal Monastery of Santes Creus in Tarragona, Spain, has resulted in to opening of eight sarcophagi adorned with heraldic symbols, aiding in the identification of the nobles entombed within as 13th and 14th century members of the Cervelló, Cervera, Queralt, Puigvert, and Montcada families. Remains of textiles were preserved around the skeletons and have been removed for analysis. The press release is in Spanish.
https://cultura.gencat.cat/en/actualitat/nota-premsa/?id=598042

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