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The Bayeux Tapestry

The Bayeux Tapestry is a famous medieval artifact, also known as the "Tapisserie de Bayeux." It is a long embroidery on linen cloth, approximately 70 meters long and 50 centimeters high, created in the 11th century, probably commissioned by Bishop Odo of Bayeux, half-brother of William the Conqueror. Despite being called a "tapestry," it is technically an embroidery, made with colored wool threads on linen canvas.

The tapestry tells the story of the Norman conquest of England in 1066, culminating in the Battle of Hastings. The events depicted range from the death of King Edward the Confessor, through the preparations for war, to the victory of William the Conqueror. It also includes scenes of daily life and celestial symbols.

Preserved in Bayeux, France, at the Bayeux Tapestry Museum, the tapestry is considered a fundamental work for the study of 11th-century history and culture. It is an exceptional example of medieval art and visual propaganda, fascinating scholars and visitors with its detailed narrative and aesthetic beauty.

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