Decade
The 1730s BC was a decade lasting from January 1, 1739 BC to December 31, 1730 BC.
- Samsu-iluna, king of Babylon since 1750 BC, according to the middle chronology
- Rim-Sin I, ruler of the Middle Eastern city-state of Larsa since 1758 BC, according to the short chronology. That same chronology records his death in 1699 BC.