The 980s BC is a decade that lasted from 989 BC to 980 BC.
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.
- — The kingdom of Dʿmt is founded in Eritrea and northern Ethiopia.