1560s BC

The 1560s BC was a decade lasting from January 1, 1569, BC to December 31, 1560, BC. Template:Decadebox BC

Events and trends

• 1567 BC—Egypt: End of Fifteenth Dynasty, end of Sixteenth Dynasty, end of Seventeenth Dynasty, start of Eighteenth Dynasty.

Significant people

• Reuben, son of Jacob (1568–1445 BC).
• Ahmose I, Pharaoh and founder of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt (1570–1546 BC).