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TIL: The ruins of Diocletian's Palace became shelter for the few remaining civilized people after the fall of the Roman Empire, taking advantage of the palace's robust walls from Barbarian raids. Over time it turned into the city of Split, as people settled and built homes inside the palace walls.

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