500

Europe

 * Possible date for the : and  defeat an  army that may have been led by the   (approximate date; suggested dates range from 490 to 510).  Note: This battle may have influenced the legend of.
 * Possible date at which begins his reign — the historicity of Mór is doubtful.
 * Approximate beginning of the period in the.
 * Approximate year of the founding of the.
 * The is formed.
 * The monument of is built in.

Asia

 * becomes sovereign of the.

Americas

 * is founded (approximate date).

Africa

 * Traders from southern settle in northern.

Births

 * , historian (approximate date)
 * , king of (approximate date, could also have been )
 * , empress of
 * , in the  (approximate date)
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