1720s BC

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The 1720s BC was a decade lasting from January 1, 1729 BC to December 31, 1720 BC.

Events and trends

c. 1720 BC–The Hyksos invade and conquer Egypt, establishing their capital at Avaris.^[1]
c. 1720 BC–Adasi, a native king of Assyria, seizes power.

Significant people

Hammurabi, ruler of Babylon beginning in 1728 BC (according to the short chronology)
Samsu-iluna, king of Babylon since 1750 BC (using the middle chronology)
Rim-Sin I, ruler of the city-state of Larsa
Adasi, usurper king of Assyria

References

^ "Joseph, Egypt and the Hyksos..." The Freeman Institute Foundation.

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