The
8th century BC started the first day of
800 BC and ended the last day of
701 BC.
The 8th century BC was a period of great changes in civilizations. In Egypt, the 23rd and 24th dynasties led to rule from Nubia in the 25 Dynasty. The Neo-Assyrian Empire reaches the peak of its power, conquering the Kingdom of Israel as well as nearby countries.
Although many human societies were literate at this time, some of the individuals mentioned below must be considered legendary rather than historical.
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