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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 356. This year saw 2 significant events.

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356 Timeline

  1. Roman Emperor Constantius II closes all pagan temples

    Persecution of pagans in the late Roman Empire began during the reign of Constantine the Great (r. 306–337) in the military colony of Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem), when he destroyed a pagan temple...

  2. BC Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World

    The Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek temple dedicated to a localised form of the goddess Artemis (equated with the Roman goddess Diana).

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What happened in 356?
In 356, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Roman Emperor Constantius II closes all pagan temples, BC Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

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