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How did the El Camino De Santiago start
The Camino de Santiago has existed for over 1000 years -
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When does it date back too?
The Camino dates back to the 8th Century -
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Who's remains where found?
The remains of St James the Apostle were found -
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Where was his remains found?
The remains of St James the Apostle were first discovered in Northern Spain. -
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What did St James preach?
It is believed that St James preached the Gospel in present day Galicia -
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What happened on return to Jerusalem?
On return to Jerusalem he was beheaded by King Herod in 44AD -
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What did his followers say?
His followers are said to have transported his remains to Northern Galicia -
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When were his remains found?
His followers are said to have transported his remains to Northern Galicia where they lay undiscovered until 813. -
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What did the discovery of his remains create?
The discovery of his remains in the 9th Century led to the creation of a religious shrine -
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What made the Comino de Santiago
The discovery of his remains in the 9th Century led to the creation of a religious shrine which marks the beginning of Santiago de Compostela and the Camino de Santiago