1580s BC

The 1580s BC was a decade lasting from January 1, 1589 BC to December 31, 1580 BC. 158 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 Erishum III, King of Assyria, 1598–1586 BC (traditional date), or ca. 1580–1567 BC (newer dating)Bertman Martin 2003 Editorial http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/187502503x00018 Hobbes Studies 16 1 2 10.1163/187502503x00018 0921-5891 subscription Actaeus, King of Athens, first King of Athens according to the Parian Chronicle succeeded in the throne by Cecrops I Pharaoh Sekhemre-wahkhaw RahotepThe Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt https://ascendingpassage.com/Pharaoh-List-1.htm 2026-05-31 ascendingpassage.com of Upper Egypt Hyksos Pharaoh ApepiApopis Pharaoh, Serpent God & Ancient Ruler Britannica https://www.britannica.com/biography/Apopis-king-of-Egypt https://web.archive.org/web/20260324024627/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Apopis-king-of-Egypt 2026-03-24 2026-05-31 Encyclopedia Britannica en live of Lower Egypt References