24th century BC
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The 24th century BC started on January 1, 2400 BC and ended on December 31, 2301 BC
Events / developments
- 2350 BC incurred under Pharaoh Unas, the so-called Pyramid Texts of ancient Egypt.
- To 2340 BC: Lugal - Zagesi of Umma destroyed first the Sumerian city of Lagash and went on to conquer Sumer ( part peaceful, some warlike ). Lugal - Zagesi was therefore the first Sumerian king over an entire Sumerian Kingdom ( the territorial state ).
- 2333 BC: Mythological Foundation of Go- Joseon, the first kingdom on the Korean Peninsula, by Dangun Wanggeom.
- To 2316 BC: Sargon of Akkad conquers Lugalzagisi and thus creates the Akkadian Empire.
Personalities
Note: The Government of years can not yet be determined accurately in this century. Therefore, it is approximate estimates.
Pharaohs of Egypt
- Djedkare (2410-2380 BC)
- Unas (2380-2350 BC)
- Teti II (2318-2300 BC. / Founder of the 6th Dynasty )
King of Akkad
- Sargon of Akkad (2356-2300 BC)
Kings of Lagash
- Enanatum II (2400-2380 BC)
- Lugal - anda (2370-2350 BC)
- Urukagina (2350-2340 BC)
King of Sumer
- Lugal - Zagesi (2340-2316 BC)
Other
- En Hedu -anna, daughter of Sargon, first known poet in history