1720s BC
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The 1720s BC was a decade lasting from January 1, 1729 BC to December 31, 1720 BC.
Events and trends
[edit]- c. 1720 BC–The Hyksos invade and conquer Egypt, establishing their capital at Avaris.[1]
- c. 1720 BC–Adasi, a native king of Assyria, seizes power.
Significant people
[edit]- Hammurabi, ruler of Babylon beginning in 1728 BC (according to the short chronology)
- Samsu-iluna, king of Babylon since 1750 BC (using the middle chronology)
- Rim-Sin I, ruler of the city-state of Larsa
- Adasi, usurper king of Assyria
References
[edit]- ^ "Joseph, Egypt and the Hyksos..." The Freeman Institute Foundation.
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