What happened in 1800 BC?
2 recorded events in 1800 BC, including 2 in exploration & discovery.
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Exploration & Discovery 2
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Peñico
ancient Caral city located in the Peruvian province of Barranca in the northern Lima Region
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Pirak
archaeological site belonging to Indus valley civilization located in Balochistan, Pakistan
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 1800 BC.
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Mount Tai earthquake
First earthquake recorded in history
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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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Shamshi-Adad I died
Died in Tell Leilan. King of Mari (ca. 1808–1776 BCE).
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Zimri–lim died
Died in Mari. King of Mari.
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Mari dissolved
Mari ceased to exist.
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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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