990s BC
Template:Short description The 990s BC is a decade which lasted from 999 BC to 990 BC. Template:Decadebox BC
Events and trends
[edit]- 998 BC—King David establishes Jerusalem as the capital of the Kingdom of Israel.
- 994 BC—Archippus, Archon of Athens dies after a reign of 19 years and is succeeded by his son Thersippus.
- 993 BC—Amenemope succeeds Psusennes I as king of Egypt.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Significant People
[edit]- Tiglath-Pileser II, king of Assyria, is born (approximate date).
- Solomon, king of Israel, is born (approximate date).