First dynasty of Northern dynasties during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period (386–535). It was established in 386 CE in what is now China and lasted until 535 CE (about 149 years). It was part of Northern dynasties and Northern and Southern dynasties. It was founded by Emperor Daowu of Northern Wei.
Before and after
- 27 February 380 CEChristianity becomes the state religion of Rome
- 381 CEFirst Council of Constantinople
- 386 CEOrigins of Sümela Monastery
- 386 CEConstruction of Basilica of Saint Paul outside the Walls
- from 386 CE to 535 CENorthern Wei
- from 5 September 394 CE to 6 September 394 CEBattle of the Frigidus
- 17 January 395 CEThe Roman Empire is permanently divided
- 399 CEThe monk Faxian sets out for India
- 5th centuryOrigins of Monastery of Stoudios
More in Civilizations & archaeology
- from 31st century BCE to 14th century BCEConstruction of Stonehenge
- c. 2,560 BCEConstruction of Great Pyramid of Giza
- 600 BCEFounding of Milan
- from January 27 BCE to January 395 CERoman Empire
- 80 CEThe Colosseum is inaugurated
- 25 March 421 CEFounding of Venice
The era
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