1720s BC

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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• 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

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