562 BC

562 BC marks a year in the pre-Julian Roman calendar. It is designated as such according to the proleptic Gregorian calendar. The year is part of the 6th century BC and falls within the period often referred to as the Iron Age. It is associated with historical events, cultural developments, and the reigns of specific rulers within various civilizations existing at that time. Because BC years count backward from 1 BC, the earlier the number, the further back in time it is. Therefore, 562 BC is earlier than, for example, 561 BC. Historical information for this period is frequently derived from archaeological evidence, ancient texts, and the works of later historians who chronicled events based on sources available to them.