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Event wonder Europe

Tower of London

1066 CE

Norman fortress on the Thames that served as royal palace, prison, and treasury — home of the Crown Jewels.

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Standing in 1066 CE

Records whose own span was running in this exact year.

Holy Roman Empire Polity · Europe 962 CE – 1806 CE Sweden Polity · Europe Founded 900 CE · attested to 2026 CE Denmark Polity · Europe Founded 800 CE · attested to 2026 CE Viking Invasions Conflict · Europe 793 CE – 1066 CE Wars of the Kievan Rus' Conflict · Europe 860 CE – 1240 CE Great Barrier Reef Landmark · Oceania 3000 BCE – still standing

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