The Fifteenth Century BC

**The 15th Century BC**
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### Timeline

The 15th century BC began on January 1, 1500 BC and ended on December 31, 1401 BC.

### Age/EPOCH

* In the southern and central Greek mainland, this period is known as the Middle Mycenaean period or late Helladikum II.
* Around 1500 BC, the Aryans migrated from the north to present-day India, bringing the Vedic culture when they mixed with the native tribes. This marks the beginning of the early Vedic period.
* In Central Europe, the Bronze Age covers approximately the period from 2200 to 800 BC, with the Middle Bronze Age lasting from about 1600 BC to 1300 BC.

### Events/Developments

* The Olmecs are detectable in today's Mexico from the 15th century BC.
* In northern Syria, the kingdom of Mittani was established around the beginning of the 15th century BC or possibly as early as the end of the 16th century BC.
* 1493 BC: Thutmosis I becomes regent of Egypt and builds his tomb in the Valley of the Kings near Karna.
* 1504-1492 BC: An Egyptian invasion of Navia and Levant occurs.
* 1497 BC: An ancient king of Athens is rejected.
* 1476 BC: The departure of Egypt (in order to repair the missing years) takes place.
* 1465 BC: The Battle of the Plagues between the Egyptians and Canaanites occurs.
* 1460 BC: The Craters occupy.

### Regional Developments

* In the Middle East, prominent cultures focused on this region during this period. Egypt ruled large areas in Levant, including the land of Canaan and Navia; the sects and meths ruled in Asia Minor; the kingdoms of Babylon were weak on Mesopotamia.
* In Greece, the culture of the Balkans flourished.
* In East Asia, the Xiang Dynasty ruled during this period.
* In Northern India, Indian-Emeric cultures thrived.

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