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  • 3000 BCE

    Stonehedge

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

    Papyrus

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

    Hammurabi's code

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

    Shang Dynasty

    Shang Dynasty
    The beginning of Shang dynasty in China, evidence of a fully developed writing system.
  • 1200 BCE

    Collapse of the Bronze Age.

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

    Iron

    Iron
    Use of iron becomes more mainstream, allowing for developments to all industries.
  • 890 BCE

    Illiad and the Odyssey

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

    Founding of Rome

    Founding of Rome
    Founding of Rome
  • 331 BCE

    Alexander the Great defeats Darius III

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

    Death of Alexander the Great at Babylon.

    Death of Alexander the Great at Babylon.
    Death of Alexander the Great at Babylon.