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The 20th century established republics as the global standard, with monarchies declining after World War I and most former European colonies declaring independence as republics following World War II.

the excavation unearthed a permanent Roman military camp. Such camps were prevalent in coastal regions of Gaul, the Roman name for modern-day France, but rare for inland places, such as Excisum.