3000-200

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  • Stonehedge
    3000 BCE

    Stonehedge

    The construction of stonehedge is believed to have began at this time.
  • Papyrus
    2900 BCE

    Papyrus

    This is the first known usage of papyrus by the ancient egyptians, transforming written language forever.
  • Hammurabi's code
    1780 BCE

    Hammurabi's code

    Oldest known record of Hammurabi's code, giving western civilization a standardized set of rules.
  • Shang Dynasty
    1600 BCE

    Shang Dynasty

    The beginning of Shang dynasty in China, evidence of a fully developed writing system.
  • Collapse of the Bronze Age.
    1200 BCE

    Collapse of the Bronze Age.

    Bronze Age collapse occurs in Southwestern Asia and in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
  • Iron
    1100 BCE

    Iron

    Use of iron becomes more mainstream, allowing for developments to all industries.
  • Illiad and the Odyssey
    890 BCE

    Illiad and the Odyssey

    Approximate date for the composition of the Iliad and the Odyssey.
  • Founding of Rome
    753 BCE

    Founding of Rome

    Founding of Rome
  • Alexander the Great defeats Darius III
    331 BCE

    Alexander the Great defeats Darius III

    Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela, completing his conquest of Persia.
  • Death of Alexander the Great at Babylon.
    323 BCE

    Death of Alexander the Great at Babylon.

    Death of Alexander the Great at Babylon.