610 BC

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Events

Politics and World Affairs

  • The Medo- Babylonian army under King Cyaxares II conquered the Assyrian city of Harran. The Assyrians retreat over the Euphrates and expected gain of Pharaoh Necho II of Egypt.

Science and Technology

Culture

  • Around 610 BC: The Nessus painters in Athens manufactures the Nessus amphora, a work that represents the first peak in the black-figure style of Attic vase painting.

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