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1550 BCE
New kingdom begins in Egypt
New power rose in the north of Egypt, resulting in the formation of a "new kingdom". -
1180 BCE
Hittite Empire falls
Assyrians took over the region, essentially choking Hittite travel and trade until they were no more. -
1050 BCE
Phoenician Alphabet is created
One of the first sophisticated alphabets, allowing for further advancement in all areas. -
890 BCE
Composition of the Iliad and the Odyssey
The infamous Iliad and the Odyssey was written by Homer, setting a new format of literature that would last until modern day. -
800 BCE
Emergence of Greek City-States
Greek city states emerge, which will soon take over the political and economic scene in the ancient world. -
776 BCE
First Olympic Games
First Olympic games, setting the benchmark for many that came after. Mainly running and strength based events held in Athens. -
508 BCE
Athenian democracy instituted at the Republic of Athens
A new and more refined iteration of democracy is established in Athens, setting a political benchmark for the rest of the world at the time. -
490 BCE
Greek city-states defeat Persian invasion at Battle of Marathon
Major break through during the Greco-Persian war, with the Greeks showcasing their impressive military might. -
480 BCE
Persian invasion of Greece by Xerxes I; Battles of Thermopylae and Salamis
Lasting over 3 days, this battle took place when Darius' son and successor attempted to overthrow and destroy Greece before being defeated. -
449 BCE
The Greco-Persian Wars end.
The greco-persian war was ended by a peace treaty, known as the Peace of Callias -
SUMMARY
The Greeks are people that will not, and could not be lost by time. They impacted art, war, music, and culture as a whole in ways that we see every day in our lives. For these reasons and many more, Greece is more memorable than most civilizations could ever be.
