The remains of the first Aragonese kings were moved from the Monastery of San Juan de la Peña to the Museum of Huesca due to a fire

On Thursday, August 13, emergency services and government technicians successfully extracted the skeletal remains of early Aragonese monarchs and members of the royal lineage from the Old Monastery of San Juan de la Peña in Huesca, Spain. The operation was initiated due to the immediate threat posed by an ongoing wildfire that began Monday in Las Peñas de Riglos. In addition to the royal remains, historical artifacts, including the vestments of the 10th Count, were removed to ensure their preservation.

The wildfire, which has been described as presenting complex and difficult conditions, placed both the old and new monasteries of San Juan de la Peña in grave danger of destruction. The remains and cultural assets have been relocated to the Museum of Huesca as a precautionary measure while firefighting efforts continue to secure the area.