860s BC
This article concerns the period 869 BC – 860 BC.
Events and trends
- 865 BC—Kar Kalmaneser, an independent Neo-Hittite kingdom located in current Syria on the banks of the Euphrates River, is conquered by the Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II.
- 864 BC—Diognetus, King of Athens, dies after a reign of 28 years, and is succeeded by his son Pherecles.
- 860 BC—The kingdom of Urartu is unified.
Significant People
- Joash, king of Judah, is born.