El Camino

How did the El Camino De Santiago start

8 BCE

The Camino de Santiago has existed for over 1000 years

When does it date back too?

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The Camino dates back to the 8th Century

Who's remains where found?

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The remains of St James the Apostle were found

Where was his remains found?

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The remains of St James the Apostle were first discovered in Northern Spain.

What did St James preach?

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It is believed that St James preached the Gospel in present day Galicia

What happened on return to Jerusalem?

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On return to Jerusalem he was beheaded by King Herod in 44AD

What did his followers say?

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His followers are said to have transported his remains to Northern Galicia

When were his remains found?

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His followers are said to have transported his remains to Northern Galicia where they lay undiscovered until 813.

What did the discovery of his remains create?

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The discovery of his remains in the 9th Century led to the creation of a religious shrine

What made the Comino de Santiago

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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