Ancient Age Timeline

Union of Egypt

3000 BCE

The king Menes-Narmer united the high and low Egypt.

Seven Wonders

2700 BCE

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World serve as a testament to the ingenuity, imagination and sheer hard work of which human beings are capable.
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Pyramid of Giza

2560 BCE

The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) at Giza, outside modern Cairo, is often called the first wonder of the world. This pyramid was built around the year 2560 BC and is the only Ancient Wonder to survive today. (https://www.englishclub.com/ref/esl/Power_of_7/7_Wonders_of_the_Ancient_World_2942.htm)

Metallurgy: Iron

1300 BCE

In the mountains of the Caucasus a new type of metallurgy was developed, the iron. During that period the region was controlled by the hititas, but with its fall, the handling of the new metal happens to the Assyrians.

Jews

1200 BCE

The begining of the jewish religion.

The Olympic Games

776 BCE

In this year it celebrated the first Olympic Games in Greece. There weren´t as many sports as today.

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

600 BCE

These beautiful gardens were probably built by King Nebuchadnezzar around the year 600 BC to please his queen, Amuhia. Their terraces perhaps rose as high as 300 feet.
(https://www.englishclub.com/ref/esl/Power_of_7/7_Wonders_of_the_Ancient_World_2942.htm)

The Statue of Zeus

500 BCE

This was a colossal 40 ft high figure in gold and ivory. It was built by Phidias in the 5th century BC.
(https://www.englishclub.com/ref/esl/Power_of_7/7_Wonders_of_the_Ancient_World_2942.htm)

The Persians are defeated at the Battle of Maraton

490 BCE

One greek ran 42 km from the city of Maraton to the capital of Greece (Athens), then he said "Nike" to the emperor and after that he died. Thanks to that the Greeks asked for reinforcements and they won the battle. Thats why we name marathon to the race and they named Nike to the shoes.

Confucio

479 BCE

Death of the Chinese religious master Confucius.

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

353 BCE

This was a famous tomb built by Queen Artemisia around the year 353 BC in memory of her husband, King Mausolus. This tomb is the origin of the modern word "mausoleum".
(https://www.englishclub.com/ref/esl/Power_of_7/7_Wonders_of_the_Ancient_World_2942.htm)

The Temple of Artemis

350 BCE

This was a beautiful building, started about 350 BC, built in honour of the Greek goddess of hunting. The temple was destroyed by invading Goths in AD 262.
(https://www.englishclub.com/ref/esl/Power_of_7/7_Wonders_of_the_Ancient_World_2942.htm)

The Colossus at Rhodes

280 BCE

This was a huge bronze statue of Helios (Apollo), about 105 ft high. It was created by the sculptor Chares, who apparently worked on it for 12 years, finally completing it in 280 BC. It was destroyed during an earthquake in 224 BC.(https://www.englishclub.com/ref/esl/Power_of_7/7_Wonders_of_the_Ancient_World_2942.htm)

The Pharos of Alexandria

200 BCE

This was a lighthouse built by Sostratus of Cnidus during the 3rd century BC on the island of Pharos. It was destroyed by an earthquake in the 13th century.
(https://www.englishclub.com/ref/esl/Power_of_7/7_Wonders_of_the_Ancient_World_2942.htm)

Aquea War

Period: 147 BCE to 146 BCE

The Romans impose direct control in Greece and Macedonia.