790s BC

Centuries: 9th century BC - 8th century BC - 7th century BC

Decades: 840s BC 830s BC 820s BC 810s BC 800s BC - 790s BC - 780s BC 770s BC 760s BC 750s BC 740s BC

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Events and Trends

• 797 BC - Ardysus I becomes king of Lydia.
• 797 BC - Thespieus, King of Athens dies after a reign of 27 years and is succeeded by his son Agamestor.

Significant People