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Well, honey, if you're asking how many years ago 5000 years ago was, the answer is pretty straightforward. 5000 years ago was, surprise surprise, 5000 years ago. Time may fly, but math is pretty consistent.
38 years ago
13010 years ago
42 years ago
fourscore and seven years ago means 87 years ago
49 years ago (as of 2017 !)
The year 1452 was 569 years ago.
2000 years ago
239 years ago.
1974 years ago.