1590s BC

The 1590s BC was a decade lasting from January 1, 1599 BC to December 31, 1590 BC.

Events and trends

 * ca. 1595 BC—Mursili I, king of the Hittites, sacks Babylon. This brings an end to the rule of the descendants of Hammurabi in that kingdom.

Significant people

 * 1597 BC—Aaron born to Amram and his wife Jochebed (traditional date)