What happened in 1700 BC?
One recorded event in 1700 BC: Adamagan.
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Adamagan
archaeological site
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 1700 BC.
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Hammurabi died
Died in Babylonia. Sixth king of Babylon (r. 1792–1750 BCE).
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Old Babylonian Empire dissolved
Old Babylonian Empire ceased to exist, having been centered at Babylon.
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Pyramid of Ameny Qemau
Smooth-sided pyramid
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Bu Bing died
Died in China. 2nd king of the Shang dynasty in Chinese history.
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Sobekhotep IV born
Born in Thebes. Egyptian pharaoh of the 13th Dynasty.
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Ammi-Saduqa born
Born in Babylon. 16th or 17th century BC king of Babylon.
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Ammi-Saduqa died
Died in Babylon. 16th or 17th century BC king of Babylon.
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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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Hatti founded
Hatti was founded, with its capital at Hattusa.
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Ahmes died
Died in Ancient Egypt. Egyptian scribe and mathematician (1680BC-1620BC).
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