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Event war Europe

Battle of Lepanto

1571 CE

The Holy League's fleet destroyed the Ottoman navy in the Gulf of Patras — the last great galley battle in history.

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Standing in 1571 CE

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Tibet Polity · South Asia 1000 CE – 1960 CE Holy Roman Empire Polity · Europe 962 CE – 1806 CE Hindu kingdoms Polity · South Asia 500 BCE – 1715 CE Sengoku Period (Japanese Warring States) Conflict · East Asia 1467 CE – 1615 CE Plitvice Lakes Landmark · Europe 3000 BCE – still standing Giant's Causeway Landmark · Europe 3000 BCE – still standing

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