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Hórreo

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    January 23, 2024

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    The hórreo, a cherished symbol of the northwest Iberian Peninsula, embodies both functionality and rustic charm. Whether crafted from wood or stone, its elevated stature on pillars adorned with flat …

    July 21, 2025

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    The key feature of these granaries—always deliberately built on stilts—is the flat, plate- or lid-shaped top at the top of the supporting pillars. This special construction feature for the "horreos" was vitally important in ancient times: these elements represented an insurmountable obstacle for voracious rodents such as rats and mice, thus protecting the harvest from these unwelcome guests.
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    July 27, 2025

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    typical granary 🤙
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    Location: Valga, Litoral, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain

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