1240s BC

The 1240s BC is a decade that lasted from 1249 BC to 1240 BC. Template:Decadebox BC

Events and trends

• c. 1240 BC—The Philistines expand their influence into Cyprus and Canaan.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
• c. 1240 BC—The wimble<ref name="ruoff">Template:Cite book</ref> and lathe<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> are invented.

Significant people

• Merneptah, pharaoh of Egypt, born (approximate date).

In legend

• 1249 BC—Gideon conquers the Midianites.<ref name="ruoff"/>
• c. 1240 BC—The Argonauts capture Troy.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref name="ruoff"/>

References

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