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irisblue

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3. Considering how throughly Gdansk was bombed during WW2, it is amazing it was not found sooner.

Reply to magicarpet (Original post)

Mon May 25, 2026, 11:21 AM

13 hrs ago

Source-https://transparentcities.in.ua/en/news/yak-zminyvsia-hdansk-pislia-povoiennoi-vidbudovy

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Almost 90% of the city was destroyed, and more than 80% of buildings in the historic center were significantly damaged. Fires that covered Gdańsk simply did not have time to be put out. Locals left their homes because it was impossible to live in such conditions. Gdańsk has lost both historical and background development."

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Wow. Quite a find. efhmc 15 hrs ago #1

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Considering how throughly Gdansk was bombed during WW2, it is amazing it was not found sooner. irisblue 13 hrs ago #3

Intriguing peppertree 13 hrs ago #4