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Event trade East Asia

Manila

1571 CE

Center of the Manila Galleon trade linking Asia and the Americas, where Chinese silk and porcelain were exchanged for New World…

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Landmark · East Asia

Manila

1571 CE – still standing

Center of the Manila Galleon trade linking Asia and the Americas, where Chinese silk and porcelain were exchanged for New World silver

Standing in 1571 CE

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