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Event war Middle East

Battle of the Nile

1798 CE

Nelson destroyed Napoleon's fleet at anchor in Aboukir Bay, stranding the French army in Egypt.

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Standing in 1798 CE

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Ottoman Empire Polity · Europe 1299 CE – 1922 CE United States Polity · Americas Founded 1784 CE · attested to 2026 CE Denmark Polity · Europe Founded 800 CE · attested to 2026 CE Colosseum Landmark · Europe 80 CE – still standing Chichen Itza Landmark · Americas 600 CE – still standing Kanem–Bornu Wars Conflict · Africa 700 CE – 1846 CE

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