489

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Byzantine Empire

• Emperor Zeno closes the School of Edessa for their teaching of Nestorian doctrine, whereupon the scholars seek refuge at the Syriac Church of the East.

  Europe

• The Ostrogoths, led by king Theodoric the Great, invade Northern Italy. The Gepids try to halt the advance, but Theodoric defeats them at the city of Sirmium and continues on to cross the Julian Alps.
• August 28 - Battle of Isonzo: Theodoric defeats the overwhelming forces of Odoacer at Soča, forcing his way into Italy.
• September 30 - Battle of Verona: Odoacer is defeated again by Theodoric for a second time. He retreats to the impregnable capital of Ravenna.
• The Ostrogoths capture the cities Pavia and Milan. The majority of Odoacer's army, including his magister militum Tufa, surrenders to Theodoric.

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Religion

• The first Temple of Confucius is constructed in Northern China.