What happened in 617 BC?
One recorded event in 617 BC: Zedekiah born.
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Zedekiah born
Born in Jerusalem. Biblical character and final King of Judah.
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 617 BC.
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Solon born
Born in Classical Athens. Athenian legislator.
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Cleobulus of Lindos born
Born in Lindus. Ancient philosopher.
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Selinunte founded
Selinunte was founded.
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Revolt of Babylon
626 BC battle
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Neo-Babylonian Empire founded
Neo-Babylonian Empire was founded, with its capital at Babylon.
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Medo-Babylonian conquest of the Assyrian Empire
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Aesop born
Born in Mesembria. Ancient Greek storyteller (619 BC–563 BC).
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Jeconiah born
Born in Jerusalem. Nineteenth King of Judah.
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Battle of Arrapha
615 BCE battle
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Nabonidus born
Born in Harran. King of Babylon.
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Fall of Assur
When the first city and old capital of the Neo-Assyrian Empire fell to Median led forces
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Fall of Tarbisu
627 BC battle
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