1580s BC explained
The 1580s BC was a decade lasting from January 1, 1589 BC to December 31, 1580 BC.
Events and trends
- The Egyptians invented a new and better calendar. It is based on both the moon and a star. They observed the annual appearance of the brightest star in the sky, Sirius. This calendar was more advanced than the Babylonian calendar.
Significant people
Notes and References
- Bertman . Martin . 2003 . Editorial . Hobbes Studies . 16 . 1 . 2 . 10.1163/187502503x00018 . 0921-5891.