770s BC

The 770s BC is a decade that began on January 1, 779 BC, and ended on December 31, 770 BC. It falls within the Iron Age.

Significant Events and Trends:

• This period witnessed the ongoing development of urban centers and early empires in the Near East, including Assyria and Urartu.
• The Kingdom of Kush continued to exert influence in the Nile Valley.
• In Greece, the Geometric period of art was flourishing, and the foundations for the later Classical period were being laid. This era is a crucial period in Greek history as it transitions from the Dark Ages toward a period of renewed cultural and political activity.
• Early stages of the Zhou Dynasty continued in China, albeit with declining central authority and the rise of regional states. This set the stage for the Spring and Autumn period.
• The founding of Rome is traditionally placed in 753 BC, near the end of this decade, although this date is considered legendary and subject to scholarly debate.

Notable Figures:

• While records from this distant era are often incomplete, notable figures from the Near East and other regions, albeit sometimes known primarily through inscriptions or legends, contributed to the political and cultural landscape of the time. Names of rulers are harder to discern for certain regions and are often debated among historians.

Cultural and Technological Developments:

• Ironworking technology continued to spread and refine, impacting warfare and agriculture.
• Writing systems, such as the Phoenician alphabet, were disseminated and adapted across different cultures.
• Art and architecture reflected the stylistic trends of the era in different regions, including Geometric art in Greece and distinct styles in the Near East and Egypt.