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Detail of left archivolt with two saddled horses without riders. Known simply as ""La Corticela,"" existed in close proximity to the location of the present 11th-century Cathedral. It was founded by Bishop Sisnando I in the late 9th century. Later it became incorporated into the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

Coverage-Spatial

Galicia, Spain

Coverage-Temporal

11th century

Keywords

Santa Maria de la Corticela, tympanum, portal, Romanesque, sculpture

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