Most of the original work of the mosque has gone under waiver , however , the Mihrab contains remains of polychrome marble of the era .
Most of the mosque 's polychrome work has gone under restortation , however , the mihrab contains remains of the original marble of the era .

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no

Wu Sangui ( died 1644 ) was a general of the Ming Dynasty and the father of Wu Xiang .
Wu Sangui ( died 1644 ) was a general of the Ming dynasty and father of Wu Xiang .

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yes

He broke 13 Brazilian records , and was a Brazilian and South American record holder from 1952 to 1956 .
He broke 13 Brazilian records and was a record holder of Brazilian and South American from 1952 to 1956 .

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yes

The mine was the subject of a long-running workers ' strike from October 1997 to August 1999 , commemorated in the heritage-listed Lilyvale Stand Monument .
From October 1997 to August 1999 , the mine was the subject of a long-standing workers ' strike , performed in the listed Lilyvale Stand Monument .

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no