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7th century BC

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Also known as 7th century BCE, Seventh century BCE, 7th century B.C., Seventh century BC, 7th-century BC

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The 7th century BC refers to the period from 700 to 601 BC, the hundred years in ancient history before the birth of Christ. This era matters because it saw major developments across the ancient world, including the rise of new empires, the spread of important technologies and ideas, and significant changes in how civilizations organized themselves politically and culturally.

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century
Has part
680s BC
Followed by
6th century BC
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7th century BC
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Category:7th century BC
point in time
0700-01-01
category for births in this time period
Category:7th-century BC births
category for deaths in this time period
Category:7th-century BC deaths
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Encyclopedic overview

The 7th century BC began the first day of 700 BC and ended the last day of 601 BC.

Map of the Neo-Assyrian Empire at their apex in 671 BC

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