1279
Song dynasty ends at the Battle of Yamen
Cornered against a Guangdong cliff, the remnant Song fleet was smashed by Yuan ships.
Yuan dynasty census counts vast Chinese population
Kublai Khan ordered a comprehensive census of his newly unified China, revealing a population that, despite decades of war, still numbered over sixty million.
Su Song's clock tower continues functioning
In Kaifeng, the elaborate water-powered astronomical clock tower built by Su Song in the previous century continued to strike the hours…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1279?
Saeculum lists 3 events from 1279. The most significant is Song dynasty ends at the Battle of Yamen: Cornered against a Guangdong cliff, the remnant Song fleet was smashed by Yuan ships.
What era was 1279 part of?
1279 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1279?
The events from 1279 span East Asia.