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590| 200–700 | Central America [statistics and demography] | The Zapotec site of Monte Albán in Central America is at its peak in this period. It may have had 30,000 or more inhabitants. It is the centre of a complex of public buildings, temples, and dwellings that cover 40 sq km/15 sq mi. | | 586–601 | Spain [Christianity] | During Recarred's reign, Visigoth Spain converts from Arian to orthodox Catholic Christianity. | | 590 | Eastern Roman Empire, Sassanian Empire, Persia [political events] | The usurping general Bahram seizes the Sasanian Persian throne, forcing the young King Chosroes II to flee to Syria where he seeks Roman protection. The emperor Maurice re-establishes him firmly on the Sasanian throne and makes a favourable peace with him. | | 590 | Rome [Christianity] | St Gregory, now abbot of St Andrew's monastery in Rome, is elected as pope. He sets about reforming the administration of the church and establishing its temporal authority. |
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