1178 facts for kids
1178 was a year with some interesting events, including a possible sighting of a new crater forming on the Moon and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa starting to tilt. People also wrote important historical documents during this time.
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Amazing Events of 1178
A Mystery in the Sky
On June 18, 1178, five monks in Canterbury, England, saw something strange in the sky. They described a bright light and a "flame" coming from the Moon. This event might have been the formation of a new crater on the Moon, which scientists now call the Giordano Bruno crater. It's amazing to think people saw such a powerful event happening in space!
The Leaning Tower of Pisa Starts to Tilt
One of the most famous buildings in the world, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, began to lean in 1178. Workers had just finished building the third level of the tower. The ground beneath the tower was soft and unstable, which caused the heavy stone structure to start sinking unevenly. This lean has made the tower famous, and it still stands today!
Important Writings and Discoveries
During 1178, a document called the Sung Document was written. It talked about Muslim sailors possibly discovering a place called "Mu-Lan-Pi," which some people think might have been California. This shows how much exploration and record-keeping was happening around the world. Also, the Chronicle of Gervase of Canterbury was written. This book is an important historical record that tells us a lot about what happened in England during that time.
Images for kids
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Fresco of George III (who ruled from 1156 to 1184)
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See also
In Spanish: 1178 para niños
