Century

17th Century BCE

What happened in the 17th Century BCE.

Rebuilding of the Palace at Knossos after Earthquake

DisasterRebuilding of the Palace at Knossos after Earthquakec. 1700 BCE · Knossos, Crete (Greece)Minoans rebuild the Palace of Knossos after a massive earthquake destroys the old structure.

Omani Arabs Establish Control over Zanzibar

PoliticsOmani Arabs Establish Control over Zanzibarc. 1698 CE · Zanzibar, TanzaniaOmani forces expel the Portuguese from Zanzibar, establishing a new Arab-dominated trade network in East Africa.