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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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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