Events in the late 500 to early 600 AC's

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  • Byzantine forces conquer southeastern Spain
    554

    Byzantine forces conquer southeastern Spain

  • Japanese occupying forces in Korea lose power.
    562

    Japanese occupying forces in Korea lose power.

  • Persians begin a sixty-year domination of Arabia.
    572

    Persians begin a sixty-year domination of Arabia.

  • Pyramids
    Feb 27, 600

    Pyramids

    Temple Pyramids are begun by Mayans in Tikal, Palenque, and Copán.
  • China begins work on the Grand Canal.
    Feb 27, 605

    China begins work on the Grand Canal.

  • Vikings begin invasions of Ireland.
    Feb 27, 620

    Vikings begin invasions of Ireland.

  • Buddhism becomes the established religion of Japan.
    Feb 27, 624

    Buddhism becomes the established religion of Japan.

  • Iron-chain suspension bridge invented in China.

    Iron-chain suspension bridge invented in China.

  • Arabs, Khazars, and Turks invade Persia, but are driven out.

    Arabs, Khazars, and Turks invade Persia, but are driven out.

  • Gregory I (Gregory the Great) becomes Pope.

    Gregory I (Gregory the Great) becomes Pope.

  • Converting People to Christianity

    Converting People to Christianity

    Pope Gregory orders Saint Augustine the Lesser to go to England and convert the inhabitants to Christianity.
  • Conversions to Christianity begin

    Conversions to Christianity begin

    Saint Augustine the Lesser lands in England and converts the kingdom of Kent to Christianity. He founds the first English church in Canterbury.