1760s BC

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The 1760s BC was a decade lasting from January 1, 1769 BC to December 31, 1760 BC.

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References

  1. Mieroop, Marc Van De (2008). King Hammurabi of Babylon: A Biography. John Wiley & Sons. p. viii. ISBN   9780470695340.