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Event war Middle East

Battle of Adwa

1896 CE

Ethiopian forces crushed an Italian invasion army, preserving Ethiopia as the only uncolonized nation in Africa.

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Standing in 1896 CE

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Ottoman Empire Polity · Europe 1299 CE – 1922 CE Canada Polity · Americas Founded 1815 CE · attested to 2026 CE Mexico Polity · Americas Founded 1810 CE · attested to 2026 CE Colosseum Landmark · Europe 80 CE – still standing Chichen Itza Landmark · Americas 600 CE – still standing Machu Picchu Landmark · Americas 1450 CE – still standing

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