553
| Years: 549 550 551 552 – 553 – 554 555 556 557 | |
| Decades: 520s 530s 540s – 550s – 560s 570s 580s | |
| Centuries: 5th century – 6th century – 7th century | |
Events
- The Ostrogoth Kingdom is conquered by the Byzantines after the Battle of Mons Lactarius.
- The Fifth Ecumenical Council is held.
- King Seong of Baekje attacks Goguryeo and Silla.
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