What happened in 1002 BC?
No event is dated precisely to 1002 BC, but 1 entry is recorded in the surrounding period.
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Dated to the wider period
Wikidata records this entry only to a century, decade or millennium rather than to a specific year. It is listed here because 1002 BC is where that broader date falls, not because it is known to have happened in 1002 BC.
11th century BC 1
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Old City of Jerusalem founded
Old City of Jerusalem was founded.
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 1002 BC.
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Wey founded
Wey was founded, with its capital at Zhaoge.
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Rebellion of the Three Guards
11th-century BC conflict
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David born
Born in Bethlehem. King of Israel and Judah.
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Absalom born
Born in Hebron. Biblical character; third son of David (Second Book of Samuel).
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Menelik I born
Born in Ethiopia. Emperor of Ethiopia.
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Abibaal born
Born in Tyre. King.
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Uffington White Horse
Prehistoric carving in Uffington, England
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Hiram I born
Born in Tyre. Phoenician king.
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Priene
Ancient city of Ionia, in modern-day Turkey
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Perge
Ancient city of Pamphylia in modern-day Turkey
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Rehoboam born
Born in Jerusalem. First King of Judah.
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Elah died
Died in Tirzah. Fourth King of Israel (1 Kings 16).
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