Contemporary Peace Sculpture in Minerve, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
In 1210 a group of Cathars sought refuge in the village after the massacre of Béziers during the Albigensian Crusade. The attacking army besieged the village for six weeks and after attacking the town's water supply,the 200-strong garrison surrendered which saved the villagers after the destruction of the town's main well. However, 140 Cathars refused to give up their faith and were burned to death at the stake on 22 July, The sculpture commemorates the 13th Century victims.
Size: 3780px × 5670px
Location: Minerve Village, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Photo credit: © George Munday / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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