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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Ename Abbey, established in 1063 CE by Adele of France, was a significant Benedictine monastery located in Ename, Belgium. It was initially founded within an Ottonian palace complex, later evolving through Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles as it expanded. Despite facing destruction during the 16th-century religious conflicts, the abbey was rebuilt, showcasing the resilience and cultural importance of the site. The abbey was dismantled in 1795 during the French Revolution, but its foundations remain a key archaeological site today. The archaeological investigations, including landscape reconstructions and excavations, have illuminated the site's historical development and significance, contributing to our understanding of monastic life and architectural evolution in medieval Europe.
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