National· August 16, 2026 at 05:32 p.m.
Historic Spanish Monastery Saved from Wildfire, Remains of First Kings Rescued
Key takeaways
- The monastery dates back to the 10th century
- It houses the remains of the first kings of the medieval kingdom of Aragon
- The monastery was evacuated due to wildfire threat
- The largest deployment of firefighters was sent to combat the blaze
Firefighters in Spain's Aragon region have successfully protected a 1,000-year-old monastery linked to the Holy Grail legend. The monastery, which dates back to the 10th century and houses the remains of the first kings of the medieval kingdom of Aragon, was evacuated on Thursday as wildfires threatened its premises. The oldest monastery in the region, it is now safe following the largest deployment of firefighters to combat the blaze.
