1580s BC
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The 1580s BC was a decade lasting from January 1, 1589 BC to December 31, 1580 BC.
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Events and trends
[edit]- The Egyptians invented a new and better calendar. It is based on both the moon and a star. They observed the annual appearance of the brightest star in the sky, Sirius. This calendar was more advanced than the Babylonian calendar.
Significant people
[edit]- Erishum III, King of Assyria, 1598–1586 BC (traditional date), or ca. 1580–1567 BC (newer dating)[1]
- Actaeus, King of Athens, first King of Athens according to the Parian Chronicle succeeded in the throne by Cecrops I
- Pharaoh Sekhemre-wahkhaw Rahotep[2] of Upper Egypt
- Hyksos Pharaoh Apepi[3] of Lower Egypt
References
[edit]- ↑ Bertman, Martin (2003). "Editorial". Hobbes Studies. 16 (1): 2. doi:10.1163/187502503x00018. ISSN 0921-5891.
- ↑ "The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt". ascendingpassage.com. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "Apopis | Pharaoh, Serpent God & Ancient Ruler | Britannica". Encyclopedia Britannica. Archived from the original on 2026-03-24. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
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