Eastern African Timeline

Tools originated in Eastern Africa

3500 BCE

This an important date because the earliest proof of stone and tools was found. Since there was proof of tools, Africans must have lived there during that time, and that's where tools originated. Now tools are very big in today's society.

Kenya and Tanzania herd animals

1000 BCE

Kenya and Tanzania start to herd animals. They started herding animals, and got more cattle out of it. Kenya and Tanzania’s trade increased because they had many animals in their inventory. This increase in animal stock had made Kenya and Tanzania super popular in the trading community.

Nubian Pyramids built

700 BCE

The first Nubian pyramids were built. The Nubians were initially conquered by the Egyptians, and for centuries lived under Egyptian administration. After the Egyptian dynasties fell into disarray, Nubia broke free and became its own empire, even conquering the Egyptians for a time.

Arabs settled in the Eastcoast

600 BCE

This was an important date because of all the trading, the reason why is because it helped all of the tribes. Since trading was very popular during this time, all the Indians, Arabs, and Persians went crazy. They were excited because they can get a lot of good trades and resources from these types of trades. The trading routes were packed. During their time they did not have a lot of stuff, so that's why they were excited about these trades.

King and Queen take the throne.

500 BCE

King Solomon and Queen of Sheba take the throne. They take the throne, and establish Askum. The people rejoiced, because Askum is the first Ethiopian Kingdom, it became a new home for many people.

Eritrea and Ethiopia make coins

300

Eritrea and Ethiopia make coins. They made coins, and they were made out of silver and gold. These coins were a huge staple in the trading community. They used coins because it was an easier method of payment, and it was easier to keep track of.

King Ezana converts to Christianity

400

King Ezana (of Aksum) converts to Christianity. Once the King had converted, the entirety of Aksum had converted. Aksum provided what we know today as the Ethiopian Orthodox Church for the people of Aksum.

Christianity came to Eastern Africa

543

This date is important because it shows the evolution of religion in Africa. Christianity reaches the kingdom of Dongola which is present-day Sudan. There was a small community of Christians in Africa from the 6th to 15th century which started spreading the religion around.

Arabs ruled a part of Eastern African

670

This date is very important because it shows the power that the Arabs had during their reign in Africa. The Arabs made Damascus the capital of the Umayyad caliphate. The city was a great example of a typical Arab Muslim city, and was of key importance for the development of subsequent Arab cities.

King Kashta unites Nubia

1000

King Kashta unites Nubia. Upper Nubia once again became independent, but due to the nearly five centuries of Egyptian dominance, it is now distinctly Egyptian. The kings of Kush ruled for centuries and eventually established Meroe, their capital.