
Micronations: The Amazing Story of Vatican City
Ridiculous History
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The Rise and Fall of Constantine's Basilica
Constantine is the one who orders the construction of the basilica over the tomb in 324 very old architecture. The palace conversely is constructed in the fifth century during the papacy of Pope Samakis. And that is what leads more or less to this area becoming this sort of sanctified seat of the Catholic faith, all based around the supposed site of Saint Peter's burial.
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