The 980s BC is a decade which lasted from 989 BC to 980 BC.
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Events and trends
- 984 BC—Osorkon the Elder succeeds Amenemope as king of Egypt.
- 982 BC—The end of first period (1197 BC–982 BC) by Sau Yung's concept of the I Ching and history.
- c.980 BC—The kingdom of Dʿmt is founded in Eritrea and northern Ethiopia.