What happened in 2589 BC?
One recorded event in 2589 BC: Dahshur.
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Dahshur
Village in Giza Governorate, Egypt
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 2589 BC.
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Ellesmere Island
Part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region of the Canadian territory of Nunavut
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Pyramid of Djoser
Archeological site in Egypt
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Sneferu died
Died in Egypt. Pharaoh and founder of the 4th dynasty of Ancient Egypt.
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Mamre
Archaeological site in Israel
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Red Pyramid
Smooth-sided pyramid
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Great Pyramid of Giza completed
The Great Pyramid is completed as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu, remaining the tallest human-made structure for millennia.
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The Great Sphinx
Ancient Egyptian monumental sculpture
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Phong Châu
Capital city of Văn Lang, in present-day Phú Thọ province, Vietnam
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Pyramid of Menkaure
Smallest of the three main Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
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Djedkare Isesi born
Born in Egypt. Ancient Egyptian pharaoh.
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Urukagina born
Born in Mesopotamia. Last ruler of the 1st Dynasty of Lagash.
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Meroë founded
Meroë was founded.
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