16th century BC

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The 16th century BC was a century that lasted from 1600 BC to 1501 BC.

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The royal Grave Circle in Mycenae, Greece (left) and the 'Mask of Agamemnon' (right) found in one of the graves.

Sovereign states

See: List of sovereign states in the 16th century BC.

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References

  1. ↑ Hong Yuan (2018). "Chronology of the Three Dynasties (Xia, Shang and Zhou)". The Sinitic Civilization Book II: A Factual History Through the Lens of Archaeology, Bronzeware, Astronomy, Divination, Calendar and the Annals (PDF). iUniverse. pp. 645–649. ISBN   9781532058301.
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