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Segundo Ríos Translation: Alfonso Casani – FUNCI The Valley of Ricote, also known as the Valley of the Moorish, is a historical region of Murcia (Spain), located in the middle basin of [...]

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Nov
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The carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua L.) is a big tree original from the Mediterranean region. Its exact origin is not clear because, as it has been cultivated since Ancient times due to [...]

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Nov

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