1590s BC

Centuries: 17th century BC - 16th century BC - 15th century BC

Decades: 1640s BC 1630s BC 1620s BC 1610s BC 1600s BC - 1590s BC - 1580s BC 1570s BC 1560s BC 1550s BC 1540s BC

Events and Trends

1595 BC - Mursilis I, king of the Hittites, sacks Babylon. This brings and end to the rule of the decendants of Hammurabi in that kingdom.

Significant People

1597 BC - Aaron born to Amram and his wife Jochebed (traditional date)

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