Another of the monastery’s assets is its valuable gold and ivory chests, made in the latter half of the 11th century and one-of-a-kind in Europe. They contain the relics of Saint Millán.
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Title: Romanesque chest bearing the relics of San Millán
Creator: San Millán Yuso and Suso Monasteries
Date Created: 1997
Location Created: Spain
Rights: San Millán de la Cogolla Foundation / JPEG Estudio
Location: Spain
Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (ii)(iv)(vi)
Date of Inscription: 1997
Category of Site: Cultural site
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