What happened in 2240 BC?
One recorded event in 2240 BC: Ebla dissolved.
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Ebla dissolved
Ebla ceased to exist.
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 2240 BC.
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Tomb of Perneb
Object highlighted in The MET collection
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Stele of Naram-Sim
Old-Akkadian victory stele
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Gojoseon founded
Gojoseon was founded, with its capital at Pyongyang.
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Enheduanna born
Born in Akkadian Empire. Akkadian princess; Sumerian high priestess of Nanna at Ur; poet and philosopher.
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Yu the Great born
Born in People's Republic of China. Xia Dynasty king and founder.
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Old Kingdom of Egypt dissolved
Old Kingdom of Egypt ceased to exist.
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Xia dynasty founded
Xia dynasty was founded, with its capital at Dengfeng.
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Babylon
Capital city of Babylonia and an archaeological site in modern-day Iraq
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Babylon founded
Babylon was founded.
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Motilla del Azuer
Bronze Age archaeological site in Spain
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Las Haldas
cultural heritage site in Peru
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Yu the Great died
Died in Kuaiji Mountains. Xia Dynasty king and founder.
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