What happened in 771 BC?
One recorded event in 771 BC: Eastern Zhou founded.
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Eastern Zhou founded
Eastern Zhou was founded, with its capital at Luoyang.
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 771 BC.
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Achaemenes born
Born in Iran. Possibly mythical apical ancestor of the Achaemenid dynasty, living in the 7th century BC and possibly a ruler of Parsumash, a vassal state of the Median Empire.
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Petra
Ancient rock-cut historical city in Jordan
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Jehoash died
Died in Kingdom of Judah. King after Queen Athaliah, Seventh King of Judah or Eight Ruler of Judah.
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Jehoash died
Died in Sebastia. King of Israel (801 BC – 786 BC).
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Erebuni Fortress
Fortress
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First Olympic Games
The first recorded ancient Olympic Games are held in Olympia, Greece, dedicated to Zeus.
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Hesiod born
Born in Cyme. Ancient Greek poet of the archaic period.
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ancient Olympic Games
Athletic competitions in ancient Greece
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Amaziah died
Died in Lachish. Ninth Ruler of Judah or Eight King of Judah.
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Isaiah born
Born in Kingdom of Judah. Biblical character.
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Sargon II born
Born in Nimrud. King of Assyria (722-705 B.C).
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Marduk-apla-iddina II died
Died in Elam. Babylonian king.
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