670s BC
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Events and trends
- 677 BC — Esarhaddon leads the Assyrian army against rebellious Arab tribes, advances as far as the Brook of Egypt.
- 676 BC — Zhou Hui Wang becomes King of the Zhou Dynasty of China.
- 675 BC — Esarhaddon begins the rebuilding of Babylon
- 674 BC — Esarhaddon puts down a revolt in Ashkelon supported by Taharqa, king of Egypt. In response, the Assyrians invade Egypt, but Taharqa is able to hold the invaders off.
- 673 BC — Tullus Hostilius becomes the third King of Rome.
- 671 BC — Esarhaddon again invades Egypt, capturing Memphis as well as a number of the royal family.
Significant people
- Esarhaddon, King of Assyria and conqueror of Egypt (reigned 681–669 BC)
Deaths
- 673 BC — Numa Pompilius, second of the Kings of Rome, successor to Romulus
- 670 BC — Mettius Fufetius, latin king of Alba Longa
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