790s BC
decade
This article concerns the period 799 BC – 790 BC.
Events and trends
799 BC— According to the Vayu Purana, the Pradyota dynasty conquers Magadha, starting a rule that lasts 138 years.
797 BC— Thespieus, Archon of Athens, dies after a reign of 27 years and is succeeded by his son Agamestor.
796 BC— Adad-Nirari III captures Damascus after a siege against King Ben-Hadad III.
c.790 BC— Adad-Nirari III conducts a raid against the Chaldeans.
Significant people
Hazael, King of Aramaean Damascus, r. 842–796 BC
Pygmalion, Legendary King (formerly joint ruler with his sister, Dido) of Tyre, r. 831–785 BC
Shoshenq III, Pharaoh of Egypt (Twenty-Second Dynasty), r. 837–798 BC, died in 798 BC
Jehoash of Judah, King of Judah, r. c.836–797 BC
Xuan, King of Zhou dynasty China, r. 827–782 BC
Thespieus, Archon of Athens, in office 824–797 BC
Jehoahaz, King of Israel, r. c.814–798 BC
Dido, Legendary Queen (and founder) of Carthage, r.
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