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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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Sveta Jelena in Međimurje County, Croatia, is a significant medieval site that primarily features the remnants of a Pauline monastery founded in 1376 CE by Stephen II Lackfi. The site is notable for the burial of members of the Zrinski noble family in a mausoleum. Originally, the monastery complex was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and All Saints, reflecting its religious significance. However, the monastery ceased to function in 1786 CE when Emperor Joseph II dissolved the Paulists' presence in the area. The complex faced structural challenges over time, particularly from natural disasters, with a major earthquake in 1880 CE causing significant damage. Presently, only the St. Helen's Chapel remains from the original complex, underscoring its historical and architectural importance.
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