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Aachen, city, North Rhine-Westphalia state, western Germany. It was a royal residence of the emperor Charlemagne, and it served as the principal coronation site of Holy Roman emperors and of German kings from the Middle Ages to the Reformation. Learn more about Aachen in this article.
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Early history. Flint quarries on the Lousberg, Schneeberg, and Königshügel, first used during Neolithic times (3000–2500 BC), attest to the long occupation of the site of Aachen, as do recent finds under the modern city's Elisengarten pointing to a former settlement from the same period.
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Jul 14, 2023 · History. Aachen Cathedral: How did UNESCO Pick the First World Heritage Sites? by Lauren Dillon July 14, 2023. 0. Across the globe, there are many chapels and churches that are centuries old and have been considered to be significant examples of a country’s cultural heritage.
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The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Aachen, Germany. Prior to 14th century. 451 – Town "pillaged by the Huns." [1] 786 – Palace of Charlemagne construction begins. [2] 796 – Palatine Chapel construction begins (approximate date). 799 – Karlsschützengilde [ de] ( militia) formed. [3]
A place of history. Aachen Cathedral is one of the best-preserved buildings from the Carolingian period. Charlemagne’s Church of St Mary is considered an architectural masterpiece that combines Western and Eastern Roman building traditions.
