980s BC

Centuries: 11th century BC – 10th century BC – 9th century BC

Decades: 1030s BC 1020s BC 1010s BC 1000s BC 990s BC – 980s BC – 970s BC 960s BC 950s BC 940s BC 930s BC

Events and trends

• 984 BC – Osorkon the Elder succeeds Amenemope as king of Egypt.

Significant people