What happened in 1776 BC?
One recorded event in 1776 BC: Shamshi-Adad I died.
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Shamshi-Adad I died
Died in Tell Leilan. King of Mari (ca. 1808–1776 BCE).
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 1776 BC.
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Old Babylonian Empire founded
Old Babylonian Empire was founded, with its capital at Babylon.
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Ila-kabkabu died
Died in Babylon. King of Terqa or Assyria.
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Hammurabi born
Born in Babylonia. Sixth king of Babylon (r. 1792–1750 BCE).
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Bu Bing born
Born in China. 2nd king of the Shang dynasty in Chinese history.
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Labyrinth of Egypt
Archaeological site in Egypt
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Middle Kingdom of Egypt dissolved
Middle Kingdom of Egypt ceased to exist, having been centered at Thebes.
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Zimri–lim died
Died in Mari. King of Mari.
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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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