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The 980s BC is a decade which lasted from 989 BC to 980 BC.

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The 10th century BC comprises the years from 1000 BC to 901 BC. This period followed the Late Bronze Age collapse in the Near East, and the century saw the Early Iron Age take hold there. The Greek Dark Ages which had come about in 1200 BC continued. The Neo-Assyrian Empire is established towards the end of the 10th century BC. In the Iron Age in India, the Vedic period is ongoing. In China, the Zhou dynasty is in power. Bronze Age Europe continued with Urnfield culture. Japan was inhabited by an evolving hunter-gatherer society during the Jōmon period.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Otto II, Holy Roman Emperor</span> Holy Roman Emperor from 973 to 983

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Demetrius II Aetolicus</span> King of Macedon, 239 – 229 BC

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dingnan Jiedushi</span>

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