5th century in architecture
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4th century in architecture
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6th century in architecture
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4th century in architecture
4th century in architecture
See also:3rd century in architecture,other events of the 4th century,5th century in architecture and thearchitecture timeline.-Events:* 313 - Emperor Constantine issues the Edict of Milan, legislating toleration of Christian worship in the Roman Empire...
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other events of the 400s
5th century
The 5th century is the period from 401 to 500 in accordance with the Julian calendar in Anno Domini/Common Era.-Overview:This century is noted for being a time of repeated disaster and instability both internally and externally for the Western Roman Empire, which finally unravelled, and came to an...
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6th century in architecture
6th century in architecture
See also: 5th century in architecture, other events of the 6th century, 7th century in architecture and the architecture timeline.-Buildings:* 500s – Basilica des Apôtres constructed.* About 520 – Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna completed....
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architecture timeline.
Events
- 447: November 6 - An earthquakeEarthquakeAn earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. The seismicity, seismism or seismic activity of an area refers to the frequency, type and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time...
levels large parts of the Theodosian WallWalls of ConstantinopleThe Walls of Constantinople are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople since its founding as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire by Constantine the Great...
of ConstantinopleConstantinopleConstantinople was the capital of the Roman, Eastern Roman, Byzantine, Latin, and Ottoman Empires. Throughout most of the Middle Ages, Constantinople was Europe's largest and wealthiest city.-Names:...
. Repairs, under the direction of urban prefect Cyrus of Floros, are effected within 60 days.
Structures
- 408 – 413 The Theodosian WallWalls of ConstantinopleThe Walls of Constantinople are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople since its founding as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire by Constantine the Great...
, is built, as a fortification of ConstantinopleConstantinopleConstantinople was the capital of the Roman, Eastern Roman, Byzantine, Latin, and Ottoman Empires. Throughout most of the Middle Ages, Constantinople was Europe's largest and wealthiest city.-Names:...
, running from the Sea of MarmaraSea of MarmaraThe Sea of Marmara , also known as the Sea of Marmora or the Marmara Sea, and in the context of classical antiquity as the Propontis , is the inland sea that connects the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea, thus separating Turkey's Asian and European parts. The Bosphorus strait connects it to the Black...
on the south, to the suburb of BlachernaeBlachernaeBlachernae was a suburb in the northwestern section of Constantinople, the capital city of the Byzantine Empire. It was the site of a spring and a number of prominent churches were built there, most notably the great Church of St. Mary of Blachernae , built by Empress Pulcheria in circa 450,...
, near the Golden HornGolden HornThe Golden Horn is a historic inlet of the Bosphorus dividing the city of Istanbul and forming the natural harbor that has sheltered Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman and other ships for thousands of...
, on the north. - 420s – San Giovanni Evangelista, RavennaRavennaRavenna is the capital city of the Province of Ravenna in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and the second largest comune in Italy by land area, although, at , it is little more than half the size of the largest comune, Rome...
constructed. - 422 – 432 - Construction of Santa Sabina all'Aventino Basilica in RomeRomeRome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
. - 427 – Anak Palace of GoguryeoGoguryeoGoguryeo or Koguryŏ was an ancient Korean kingdom located in present day northern and central parts of the Korean Peninsula, southern Manchuria, and southern Russian Maritime province....
is completed. - 430s – Baptistry of San Giovanni in Laterano, RomeRomeRome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
reconstructed. - 430s – Santa Maria Maggiore, RomeRomeRome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
reconstructed. - About 450 – Baptistry of NeonBaptistry of NeonThe Baptistry of Neon is a religious building in Ravenna, central Italy. The most ancient monument remaining in the city, it was partly erected on the site of a Roman bath...
completed. - c. 475 – Construction of the Church of Saint SimeonChurch of Saint SimeonThe Church of Saint Simeon Stylites is a historical building located about 30 km northwest of Aleppo, Syria. The oldest surviving Byzantine church dating back to the 5th century, it is based in the dead city of Telanissos, which is adjacent to the ancient city of Antioch. Built on the...
in the Byzantine EmpireByzantine EmpireThe Byzantine Empire was the Eastern Roman Empire during the periods of Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, centred on the capital of Constantinople. Known simply as the Roman Empire or Romania to its inhabitants and neighbours, the Empire was the direct continuation of the Ancient Roman State...
. - 490 – Arian BaptistryArian BaptistryThe Arian Baptistry in Ravenna, Italy was erected by the Ostrogothic King Theodoric the Great between the end of the 5th century and the beginning of the sixth century, at the same time as the Basilica of Sant' Apollinare Nuovo....
, RavennaRavennaRavenna is the capital city of the Province of Ravenna in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and the second largest comune in Italy by land area, although, at , it is little more than half the size of the largest comune, Rome...
begun. - 490s490s-Significant people:* Abba Afse, Abuna of Ethopia* Anastasius II, Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, p. 496–498* Mar Aqaq-Acace, Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, 484–496...
– Basilica of St German, AuxerreAuxerreAuxerre is a commune in the Bourgogne region in north-central France, between Paris and Dijon. It is the capital of the Yonne department.Auxerre's population today is about 45,000...
constructed.