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1122| 1078–1124 | Spain, France [churches and temples] | Work begins on the Romanesque cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, using French masons. Built on a huge scale to accommodate the large number of pilgrims, it is largely completed by 1124. | | 1100–1532 | South America [administration] | The Inca empire dominates the Andes region of South America. Its population numbers as many as 12 million. Incan society is based on a strict hierarchy, with an emperor who rules with absolute power. Their religion is based on sun-worship, and they are skilled builders who create a system of roads and irrigation. | | 1112–1167 | Pagan [political events] | During the reign of King Alaungsithu, the Burmese kingdom of Pagan reaches the peak of its political and cultural influence. | | 1122 | Byzantine Empire [wars] | The Byzantines exterminate the Pechenegs, a Turkish people settled in the area of modern Ukraine. | | c. 1122 | France [philosophy] | The theologian and philosopher Peter Abelard writes his Sic et non/Yes and No, a collection of seemingly contradictory statements from the Bible and the Christian Fathers, compiled in order to promote rational discussion. | | 23 September 1122 | Holy Roman Empire, Germany [diplomacy] | The ‘Investiture Contest’ (conflict between the papacy and the Empire over lay investiture of senior churchmen) finally ends with the Concordat at Worms, Germany, between Pope Calixtus II and Emperor Henry V of Germany. Henry agrees to end the practice of lay investiture but in practice is allowed to retain some influence over the election of bishops. |
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