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On November 2, 1912, a Greek naval detachment secured Mount Athos, preventing Bulgarian military claims during the Balkan Wars. This operation marked a significant geopolitical shift, bringing the monastic community under Greek sovereignty. The action was prompted by fears of Bulgarian expansion, particularly concerning the Bulgarian Zografou Monastery. The successful landing led to the end of centuries of Ottoman control and was later formalized in the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne. Today, Mount Athos remains an autonomous monastic state within Greece, reflecting the historical military and diplomatic efforts of that time.