19th century BC facts for kids

The 19th century BC was a long period of 100 years. It started in the year 1900 BC and ended in 1801 BC. Many important events happened during this time, especially in ancient civilizations like Egypt and the Indus Valley.

Events in the 19th Century BC

Pyramid of Senusret II at El-Lahun. He was a Twelfth Dynasty Pharaoh

• Around 1900 BC, the Hittites started to build their empire in a place called Anatolia, which is in modern-day Turkey.
• Also around 1900 BC, people known as Proto-Greeks began to move into Greece.
• The Minoan civilization on the island of Crete started its Old Palace period around 1900 BC. This was a time when they built large, important buildings.
• The last dynasty, or ruling family, of Sumer fell around 1900 BC. Sumer was a very old civilization in Mesopotamia.
• The Indus Valley Civilization entered its Late Harappan Phase around 1900 BC. This was a later stage of this ancient civilization in what is now Pakistan and India.
• People called the Mokaya, who lived along the Pacific coast of Mexico, were already making drinks from cacao beans around 1900 BC. Cacao is what chocolate is made from!
• The important Port of Lothal in the Indus Valley was abandoned around 1900 BC.
• Around 1897 BC, a powerful Pharaoh named Senusret II began to rule Ancient Egypt. He was part of the Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt. He built a town called Kahun near his pyramid tomb.
• Between 1895 and 1878 BC, a beautiful golden necklace, called a "Pectoral of Senusret II", was made. It was found in the tomb of princess Sithathoryunet and is now in a museum in New York City.
• Around 1878 BC, Senusret III became the new Pharaoh of Egypt. He was also a very strong ruler.
• In 1876 BC, some interpretations of the Bible suggest that the Israelites entered Egypt because there was a famine, or a time when food was very scarce.
• Around 1860 BC, Pharaoh Senusret III went to inspect the border with Nubia, a region to the south of Egypt. He led four battles against the Nubian people.
• Around 1855 BC, Pharaoh Senusret III died.

Important People

• Amenemhat III (ruled 1807–1797 BC): He was another important Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. He was known for building projects and for managing the water resources of Egypt.

See also

In Spanish: Siglo XIX a. C. para niños