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1. After the First Crusade conquered Jerusalem in 1099, it sparked renewed European interest in experiencing the physical spaces of the Holy Land. Pilgrimage increased but was only possible for few, so representations circulated more widely. 2. Relics like pieces of the True Cross were seen as physically connecting Europeans to sacred sites. Lesser relics called eulogia, like rocks and oils from the Holy Land, circulated more broadly as reminders or representations for those unable to travel. 3. Decorat

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