Space / Astronomy

1860 BC

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Stonehenge constructed.
A Sumerian dynasty began its rule over Southern Mesopotamia lasting until 1492 BC.
Explosive eruption of Mt. Saint Helens.
Stone Circle constructed at Glenquicken North in Scotland.
Biblical figure Abraham may have died.
Construction begun on the Great Orme Copper Mines of Wales.
Hittite founder, Labarna born.
Biblical figure Sarah died in Kirjatharba, Hebron land of Canaan.
Biblical figure Jacob died in Egypt.
The start of an early alphabet system. Can be attributed to a group of races known as Semites.
Portions of the Bible were starting to be written down.

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