1340s BC

Events and trends

 * c. —  changes his name to.
 * 1348 BC–: and his family, relief from  (modern ) was made. 18th dynasty. It is now in, ,.
 * c. 1348 BC–1336 BC:, bust from (modern ) was made. 18th dynasty. It is now in , ,.
 * c. 1348 BC–1336 BC: Tish-shaped vase, from (modern ) was made. 18th dynasty. It is now in the,.
 * c. 1348 BC–: State ship, detail of a tempera fascimile by of a wall painting in the tomb of the governor of   in  was made. 18th dynasty. It is now in the,.
 * — Legendary King is reportedly killed by  after a reign of 50 years and is succeeded by his younger brother.
 * —  of  begins his Cult of  and begins construction of  intended to be his new capital.
 * — Pharaoh of  renames himself to.
 * – — Beginning of.
 * c. - Citadell walls are built in.

Significant people

 * / — Birth of, later of  as  (approximate date)