What happened in 1600 BC?
One recorded event in 1600 BC: Shang dynasty founded.
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Shang dynasty founded
Shang dynasty was founded, with its capital at Yinxu.
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 1600 BC.
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Sobekhotep IV born
Born in Thebes. Egyptian pharaoh of the 13th Dynasty.
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Tang born
Born in China. Legendary first king of the Shang dynasty in ancient China.
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Palace of Knossos
Minoan palace on Crete
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Mitanni founded
Mitanni was founded, with its capital at Tell el Fakhariya.
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Ahmes died
Died in Ancient Egypt. Egyptian scribe and mathematician (1680BC-1620BC).
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Senenmut born
Born in Egypt. Egyptian architect (1600-1463).
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Sekhemre-Heruhirmaat Intef died
Died in Thebes. Egyptian pharaoh of the 17th dynasty.
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Wai Ren born
Born in China. King of Shang dynasty.
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Yamhad dissolved
Yamhad ceased to exist, having been centered at Aleppo.
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Tetisheri died
Died in Thebes. Ancient Egyptian queen consort.
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Noah’s Mausoleum
Noah’s Türbe (Mausoleum) in Nakhchivan
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Ahhotep I died
Died in Thebes. Queen consort of Egypt, c. 1560–1530 BCE.
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