1610s BC

Template:Short description Template:More citations needed The 1610s BC was a decade lasting from January 1, 1619 BC to December 31, 1610 BC. Template:Decadebox BC

Events and trends

• 1610 - A volcanic eruption at Thera island destroyed the ancient city of Akrotiri.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• 1618 - The Chinese records a famine accompanied with frost in July. They also recorded a dim sun and yellow fog during this time.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Significant people

• King Tang of Shang dynasty China (1617 BC–1588 BC)

References

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