The 1020s BC is a decade that lasted from 1029 BC to 1020 BC. It falls within the 11th century BC, part of the 2nd millennium BC, and is situated in the Late Bronze Age to Early Iron Age transition.
Events and trends
- 1027 BC — Traditional date for the end of the Shang dynasty in China and the beginning of the Zhou dynasty.
- 1026 BC — According to biblical chronology, Saul becomes the first king of the Israelites.
- c. 1025 BC — End of Mycenaean dominance in Greece.
- c. 1020 BC — Destruction of Troy (Troy VIIb 2).
Births
- 1027 BC — King Zhao of Zhou, the fourth king of the Chinese Zhou dynasty.
The dating of events in this period is often uncertain due to the limitations of archaeological records and varying chronological systems. The traditional date for the Shang-Zhou transition (1027 BC) is one of several proposed dates; other scholarly estimates place this event at different points in the 11th century BC. Similarly, the date of Saul's kingship and the destruction of Troy are based on traditional or literary sources rather than firmly established archaeological evidence.
