1160s BC
Template:Short description The 1160s BC is a decade which lasted from 1169 BC to 1160 BC. Template:Decadebox BC Template:Clear
Events and trends
[edit]- 1166 BC—The start of the Discordian calendar and within Discordianism the date of the Curse of Greyface.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref name="pd">Template:Cite book</ref>
- 1162 BC—The statue of Marduk is taken from Babylon by Elamite conquerors.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
- 1160 BC—Ancient Nubia regains independence from Egypt, after long having served as its vice-royalty since its annexation by Pharaoh Ahmose I.
Significant people
[edit]- Ramesses V, Egyptian pharaoh
- Ashur-resh-ishi I, king of Assyria, is born (approximate date).
- Ramesses IX, pharaoh of Egypt, is born (approximate date).
- Ramesses VII, pharaoh of Egypt, is born (approximate date).