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Which famous explorer's remains were once housed in Santo Domingo?

  • Christopher Columbus

  • Ferdinand Magellan

  • Vasco da Gama

  • Sir Francis Drake

Answer

The remains of Christopher Columbus, the famous explorer who discovered the Americas, were once housed in Santo Domingo. They were kept in the Columbus Lighthouse, a monument built in his honor. However, there is ongoing debate about the authenticity of the remains, as some believe they are actually in Seville, Spain.
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