What happened in 2040 BC?
One recorded event in 2040 BC: Middle Kingdom of Egypt founded.
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Middle Kingdom of Egypt founded
Middle Kingdom of Egypt was founded, with its capital at Thebes.
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 2040 BC.
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Motilla del Azuer
Bronze Age archaeological site in Spain
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Yu the Great died
Died in Kuaiji Mountains. Xia Dynasty king and founder.
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Kingdom of Kush founded
Kingdom of Kush was founded, with its capital at Meroë.
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Al-Rawda
Archaeological settlement mound in Hama, Syria
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Puzur-Ashur I born
Born in Assyrian Empire. Issi'ak Assur.
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Assyrian Empire founded
Assyrian Empire was founded, with its capital at Nineveh.
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Temple of Ellesyia
Ancient Egyptian rock-cut temple
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Sicyon
Ancient Greek city state Sicyon situated in the northern Peloponnesus
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Uplistsikhe
Ancient city in Georgia
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Mulisko Gaina
Mulisko Gaina (Architecture & Engineering).
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Pyramid of Amenemhet I
Smooth-sided pyramid
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Pyramid of Senusret I
Smooth-sided pyramid
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