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664 BCE

First naval battle in Greek recorded history, between Corinth and Corcyra. Tantamani succeeds his uncle Taharqa as king of Kush. The Assyrians under Ashurbanipal capture and sack Thebes, Egypt.

Conflict & Security

  • First naval battle in Greek recorded history, between Corinth and Corcyra.source
  • Kushites invade Assyrian-controlled Egypt.source
  • Psamtik I succeeds Necho I as ruler of Lower Egypt.source
  • Tantamani succeeds his uncle Taharqa as king of Kush.source
  • The Assyrians under Ashurbanipal capture and sack Thebes, Egypt.source

Science & Discovery

  • Solar superstorm in 664 BCE recorded in tree rings.source

Births

  • Amon, king of Judah (approximate date)source

Deaths

  • Duke Xuan of Qin, ruler of the state of Qinsource