1240s BC

The 1240s BC is a decade that lasted from 1249 BC to 1240 BC.

Events and trends

• c. 1240 BC—The Philistines expand their influence into Cyprus and Canaan.
• c. 1240 BC—The and lathe are invented.

Significant people

• Merneptah, pharaoh of Egypt, born (approximate date).

In legend

• 1249 BC—Gideon conquers the Midianites.
• c. 1240 BC—The Argonauts capture Troy.

References