Marissa Ancient civ Timeline

First civilization is developed, Mesopotamia

3300 BCE

The worlds first civilization was developed in 3300 B.C., in a region known as Sumer. It passed through present day Turkey through Iraq into the Persian Gulf. This Civilization is known as Ancient Mesopotamia.
-Prentice Hall World History Book

Cuneiform in Mesopotamia

3200 BCE

Cuneiform is the earliest form of writing. it was formed by the Sumerians. In Latin, it means wedge, because the scribes wrote by making wedge shaped marks on clay tablets.

Mesopotamians develop astronomy and mathematics

3000 BCE

Sumerian scholars studied the skies and recorded the movements of stars and planets. the also developed a number system based on the number 6, which divided an hour into 60 minutes, a day into 24 hours, and a circle into 360 degrees.

Egyptians make advancements in learning.

2920 BCE

The Egyptians created a form of writing called hieroglyphics. Hieroglyphics have been studied by using the Rosetta Stone. They also made a paper like writing material from papyrus.

The Old Kingdom forms (Egypt)

2575 BCE

The Old Kingdom in Egypt formed. This region lied near the fertile lands of the Nile Valley. Pharaohs organized a strong state. Pharaohs held a lot of power and played large parts of government and religion.

Pyramids are built in Egypt

2551 BCE

Huge pyramids were built in Egypt during the Old Kingdom. They were built as tombs for pharaoh. They were built at a place known as Giza.

Mesopotamia is invaded

2500 BCE

Beginning around 2500 B.C., armies of conquering people invaded Mesopotamia and swept across the Sumerian city states, overwhelming them.

The Epic of Gilgamesh, Mesopotamia

2150 BCE

The Epic of Gilgamesh was a Mesopotamian narrative poem, and it was also the first poem told orally in Sumer. It describes the destruction that the great flood caused to the world.

Abraham's family migrated (Israel)

2000 BCE

According to the Torah, a man named Abraham and his family lived near Mesopotamia. Around 2000 B.C., they migrated to Canaan. Abraham was known as the father of the Israelites.

Middle Kingdom forms in Egypt

1938 BCE

After the Old kingdom collapsed, more than a century passed in which there was disunity in Egypt. Eventually, new pharaohs reunited the land creating a new era, The Middle Kingdom.

The Assyrians rise to power in Mesopotamia

1900 BCE

The Assyrians first rose to power when the Akkadian Empire fell. They lived in Northern Mesopotamia Near the start of the two rivers. This empire rose and fell many times during this time.
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Hammurabi unites much of Mespotamia

1790 BCE

Hammurabi became king of Babylon in 1790 and brought much of Mesopotamia under control of him empire.

Hammurabi's code

1754 BCE

Hammurabi created set of laws known as Hammurabi's code. Punishments were very cruel if someone would break these laws. People could even be put to death, if their crime caused someone else to die.

Hyksos occupied the Nile delta (Egypt)

1700 BCE

Foreign invaders known as the Hyksos occupied the region of the Nile delta. Although they took over the government of Egypt, there was little conflict between the new leaders and the Egyptian people.

New leaders arose and established the New Kingdom in Egypt

1539 BCE

After more than 100 years of the Hyksos ruling Egypt, new leaders arose and formed the New Kingdom.

First female ruler of Egypt.

1472 BCE

During the New Kingdom, the first female ruler of Egypt took charge. Her name was Hatshepsut, and she took on all the rights that a pharaoh had.

Thutmose III becomes Pharaoh in Egypt

1457 BCE

Hatshepsut's stepson becomes pharaoh once he reached adulthood.

New Kingdom empire expands

1450 BCE

At the New Kingdom's height around 1450 B.C., the Egyptian empire reached as far north as Syria and the Euphrates River.

Hittites are pushed into Mesopotamia.

1400 BCE

Around 1400 B.C., the Hittites are pushed out of Asia Minor and into Mesopotamia.

Hittites brought major advancement to Mesopotamia

1400 BCE

The Hittites brought a major advancement to Mesopotamia with them. They knew how to extract iron from its ore. Because of this, their tools and weapons were much stronger.

King Tut is Pharaoh

1332 BCE

King Tut became pharaoh when he was 9 years old, after the death of Akhenaton. He restored many old religious practices. His tomb is the only tomb to be discovered intact.

Moses renews God's Covenant (Israel)

1311 BCE

Moses, an Israelite, renewed God's covenant with the rest of the israelite believers. Then, a famine forced them out of Israel and into Egypt.

Moses dies (Israel)

1271 BCE

After Moses and the Israelites get to Egypt, they are enslaved. God freed them and led them to the promised land. After their 40 year journey to Canaan, Moses died.

Israelites Kingdom is developed

1000 BCE

By 1000 B.C., the Israelites had established their kingdom. The Torah tells of the twelve separate tribes of Israel.

David becomes King of Israel

998 BCE

David, Father of Solomon, was the second king of Israel. He was strong and wise king, and united the twelve tribes of Israel.

Solomon becomes king of Israel

970 BCE

Solomon followed David as king of Israel. He undertook the task of turning the city of Israel into the impressive capital. He also built an impressive temple dedicated to God.

Solomon died (Israel)

922 BCE

Solomon's projects brought up high taxes and forced labor which caused revolts after he died. The kingdom split into Israel in the north and Judah in the south

Assyrians conquer Israel

722 BCE

The Israelites remained independent for 200 years, but they fell into the hands of more powerful people.

Babylon captures Judah

586 BCE

Nebuchadnezzar destroyed the great temple that Solomon and his people built, and he forced many of the people in which he defeated into exile in Babylon. This period of exile was referred to as the Babylonian Captivity; it lasted 50 years.

Israelites are freed

539 BCE

The Persian ruler, name Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon. He then freed the israelites.