1160s BC

The 1160s BC is a decade which lasted from 1169 BC to 1160 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
 * Ashur-resh-ishi I, king of Assyria, is born (approximate date).
 * Ramesses IX, pharaoh of Egypt, is born (approximate date).
 * Ramesses VII, pharaoh of Egypt, is born (approximate date).