Science & Discovery in the 16th century BC

8 sourced entries, 1597 BCE to 1500 BCE, oldest first. Also see Science & Discovery across every century or everything else in the 16th century BC.

• 1597 BCE1597 BC—Aaron born to Amram and his wife Jochebed (traditional date)source
• 1550 BCE1550 BC—May 14—Lunar Saros 35 begins.source
• 1534 BCE1534 BC—The oldest dated star chart was made in Ancient Egypt.source
• 1531 BCE1531 BC— Joseph interprets dreams of the Pharaoh, is released from prison and becomes second in Egypt next only to the Pharaoh himself.source
• 1521 BCE1521 BC—April 24—Lunar Saros 36 begins.source
• 1500 BCEc. 1500 BC: Many scholars date early parts of the Rig Veda to roughly the 16th century.source
• 1500 BCEc. 1500 BC — Mycenaean civilization starts in Ancient Greece.source
• 1500 BCEc. 1500 BC: The element Mercury has been discovered in Egyptian tombs dating from this decade.source