1160s BC

Events and trends

• 1166 BC—The start of the Discordian calendar and within Discordianism the date of the Curse of Greyface.
• 1162 BC—The statue of Marduk is taken from Babylon by Elamite conquerors.
• 1160 BC—Ancient Nubia regains independence from Egypt, after long having served as its vice-royalty since its annexation by Pharaoh Ahmose I.

  Significant people

• Ramesses V, Egyptian pharaoh