Events with tag - Religion

January 1, 2056 BC

Construction of Karnak Temple Complex

The Karnak Temple Complex, initiated around 2055 BCE, evolved over 2000 years to become the largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt. Starting as a modest shrine during the Middle Kingdom, it expanded significantly during the New Kingdom period, featuring contributions from numerous pharaohs including Senusret I, Hatshepsut, and Ramesses II.

January 1, 2001 BC

Oracle of Dodona

The Oracle of Dodona was one of the oldest and most revered prophetic sites in ancient Greece, dating back to 2000 BCE. Located in Epirus, this sacred sanctuary served as a vital spiritual center where priests interpreted Zeus's messages through rustling oak leaves, bronze vessels, and sacred doves.

January 1, 1354 BC

First Monotheistic Religion

Pharaoh Akhenaten revolutionized ancient Egyptian religion by establishing the world's first documented monotheistic system, elevating the sun disk deity Aten to supreme status while suppressing traditional polytheistic worship.

January 1, 1333 BC

King Tutankhamun's Reign

Nine-year-old Tutankhamun became pharaoh of ancient Egypt in 1332 BCE, ruling for a decade during the 18th dynasty of the New Kingdom period. His reign marked a crucial return to traditional Egyptian religious practices after Akhenaten's controversial reforms.

April 21, 754 BC

Founding of Rome

On April 21, 753 BCE, according to Roman mythology, Romulus founded Rome after winning divine approval through an augury contest with his twin brother Remus. This date marks the legendary birth of what would become one of the world's most powerful empires.

January 1, 716 BC

Temple of Vesta

The Temple of Vesta, constructed around 715 BCE in the Roman Forum, was one of ancient Rome's most important religious buildings. This circular temple housed the eternal flame tended by Vestal Virgins and symbolized Rome's perpetuity.

December 17, 498 BC

Temple of Saturn

The Temple of Saturn, consecrated in 497 BCE, was one of ancient Rome's most important religious monuments serving as both a sacred shrine and state treasury. Located at the western end of the Roman Forum, its eight remaining columns still stand today as a testament to Roman architectural brilliance.

January 1, 457 BC

Completion of Temple of Zeus at Olympia

The magnificent Temple of Zeus at Olympia, one of ancient Greece's most remarkable architectural achievements, was completed in 456 BCE after 16 years of construction. The temple served as the centerpiece of the sacred sanctuary of Olympia and housed the legendary statue of Zeus.

January 1, 281 BC

Construction of Philae Temple Complex

Construction of the magnificent Philae Temple complex began around 280 BC during the Ptolemaic period, becoming one of Egypt's most important religious centers dedicated to the goddess Isis.

January 1, 58 BC

Temple of Edfu Completion

The Temple of Edfu, one of ancient Egypt's most impressive Ptolemaic temples, was completed in 57 BCE after 180 years of construction. This massive structure, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, represents the pinnacle of Egyptian temple architecture.

April 14, 966

Baptism of Poland

The Baptism of Poland in 966 was a breakthrough event in the history of Poland, which initiated the process of Christianization and incorporated the Polish state into Latin civilization. Duke Mieszko I, by accepting baptism, made a strategic choice that had fundamental significance for Poland's political, cultural, and social development.

September 25, 1789

First Amendment Proposal

The First Congress of the United States proposed the First Amendment along with eleven other amendments, which would later become known as the Bill of Rights. This pivotal moment in American history established the foundation for protecting essential civil liberties.