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Where is a bust of Piri Reis located?

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A bust of Piri Reis is located in Gallipoli. It is a bronze sculpture of the Ottoman admiral, who is best known for his map of the world, which was the first to show the Americas. The bust was created by the Turkish artist, Kemal Başbuğ, and was unveiled in 1999. It is located in the town of Eceabat, which is on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
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