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Ottoman-Venetian War of Candia

1645 CE – 1669 CE

One of the longest wars in history, a 24-year siege of Crete's capital Candia (Heraklion) that ended Ottoman conquest of the island from Venice.

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Ottoman-Venetian War of Candia

1645 CE – 1669 CE

One of the longest wars in history, a 24-year siege of Crete's capital Candia (Heraklion) that ended Ottoman conquest of the island from Venice.

Standing in 1645 CE

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