What happened in 1620 BC?
One recorded event in 1620 BC: Ahmes died.
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Ahmes died
Died in Ancient Egypt. Egyptian scribe and mathematician (1680BC-1620BC).
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 1620 BC.
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Debdieba
Megalithic temple remains in Malta
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Imhotep died
Died in Ancient Egypt. Egyptian polymath, later revered as a god.
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Great Pyramid of Giza completed
The Great Pyramid is completed as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu, remaining the tallest human-made structure for millennia.
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Temple of Ellesyia
Ancient Egyptian rock-cut temple
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Karnak Temple Complex
Ancient Egyptian temple complex
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Luxor Temple
Ancient Egyptian tem
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Uluburun shipwreck
Late Bronze Age shipwreck
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First Olympic Games
The first recorded ancient Olympic Games are held in Olympia, Greece, dedicated to Zeus.
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Phoenician shipwrecks of Mazarrón
Seventh century BC Phoenician shipwreck near the coast of Spain
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Bajo de la Campana shipwreck
Phoenicien shipwreck
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Ionic temple of Marasa
Building in Epizephyrian Locri, Italy
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Poseidon Temple of Isthmia
Ancient Greek temple on the Isthmus of Corinth
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