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Event trade Europe

Antwerp

1400 CE

Europe's most important commercial hub in the 16th century, center of the diamond trade and gateway to the Spanish…

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Landmark · Europe

Antwerp

1400 CE – still standing

Europe's most important commercial hub in the 16th century, center of the diamond trade and gateway to the Spanish Netherlands

Standing in 1400 CE

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