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Period: 6000 BCE to 2900 BCE
Neolothic Age
The Neolithic Age began at approx. 12000 years ago. This was the beginning of agriculture/farming. It started in the Epipalaeolithic Near East and then spread to other parts of the world. -
1100 BCE
Dorian People Occupy Greece
The Dorians were one of the 4 major ethnic groups in Greece. The Dorians were different from most people because they had mastered the use of iron. In ancient Greece, it is believed the Dorians got their name from Doris, a small district in ancient Greece. -
700 BCE
The First Piece Of Music
Sparta, Argos, and Paros Create the first documented piece of music. During the same year, the study of music theory begins. -
Period: 486 BCE to 465
Xerxes Against Greece
Xerxes I, of Xerxes the Great, invades Egypt and uses Egypt's resources to prepare to invade Greece. During this time he builds canals, depots and a boat bridge. In 479BC, Xerxes's forces are defeated by the Greeks, ending the Persian's ambitions at ruling Greece. (Xerxes was the ruler of Persia at the time) -
Period: 449 BCE to 448 BCE
Greece And Persia
Peace between Greece and Persia happens. This marks 30 years since the Greco-Persian wars. The treaty was negotiated by Callias, which is why it is called the "The Peace of Callias".
