Mummified Bodies Reveal The Truth About The Mysterious Legend of Spain’s Lovers
Centuries ago, a romantic drama took place in Teruel, Spain. What made their story bitter sweet is the fact that this year, when workers began restoring the San Pedro church, they dug out something peculiar.
Somehow, they actually led to revealing more information about this old romantic drama.
It all started when the workers dug out two mummified bodies that can finally answer to many questions the Spanish had for centuries…
20. The Tragic Romance
The city is flocked by tourists coming to learn more about the thrilling romantic story that turned into a tragedy. The story goes back to the 1200s!
In the 1200s, Teruel’s social hierarchy had two families at the top – Marcilla and Segura, and while you may think they were rivals, it was in fact the opposite.
19. Falling In Love
Uniting the two rich families was going to help them increase their power and influence, but the drama quickly unfolds.
What does the story has to do with these two bodies? Well, the ending isn’t happy at all, and in the 16th century, two bodies arrived in the San Pedro church, and now everyone is wondering if these two mummified remains are the ones from the legend. Let’s see more about the two families and find out the truth about them.
18. The Marcilla and Segura Clans
The two families from the early 13th century were wealthy and had a high status in Teruel. Juan Martinez, called Diego, was part of the Marcilla clan. His best friend from his childhood was Isabel, who was part of the Segura family.
17. Childhood Sweethearts
Diego and Isabel were best friends and grew up together, playing and going to the same school. The two were from the same social circle, so everybody allowed them to see each other.
Marriage was on the table for the two when they would reach the proper age, but things changed…