Ancient east history timeline

  • Period: 3100 BCE to 2686 BCE

    The unification

    The unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under the reign of Pharaoh Narmer marks the beginning of Ancient Egypt.
  • Period: 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE

    Indus Valley

    Indus Valley civilization flourishes in present-day India and Pakistan.
  • Period: 2560 BCE to 2560 BCE

    Construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.

  • Period: 2100 BCE to 2000 BCE

    The Code of Ur-Nammu

    The Code of Ur-Nammu, one of the oldest known laws, is established in Mesopotamia.
  • Period: 1550 BCE to 1070 BCE

    The New Empire of Egypt

    The New Empire of Egypt, including the reign of pharaohs such as Ramses II, is a period of great splendor and monument building.
  • Period: 1200 BCE to 1050 BCE

    The migration of the Sea Peoples

    The migration of the Sea Peoples is believed to take place, affecting several civilizations in the Mediterranean, including the Hittites.
  • Period: 1027 BCE to 221 BCE

    Period of the Zhou Dynasties in China

    Period of the Zhou Dynasties in China, which sees the development of Chinese philosophy, including the teachings of Confucius and Laozi.
  • Period: 586 BCE to 586 BCE

    The destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem

    The destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem marks the beginning of the Babylonian exile for the Jews.
  • Period: 500 BCE to 221 BCE

    The period of the Warring Kingdoms in China

    A time of constant warfare before unification under the Qin dynasty.
  • Period: 332 BCE to 332 BCE

    Alexander the Great conquers Egypt

    Putting an end to the Pharaonic dynasty.
  • Period: 247 BCE to 208 BCE

    The construction of the Terracotta Army in China

    The construction of the Terracotta Army in China under the reign of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
  • Period: 221 BCE to 206 BCE

    The Qin dynasty unified China.

    The Qin dynasty unified China under the rule of Qin Shi Huang, who built the Great Wall of China.
  • Period: 1 CE to 1 CE

    Jesus is believed to be born in the Judean region

    Jesus is believed to be born in the Judean region, marking the beginning of Christianity.
  • Period: 613 to 613

    The spread of Islam

    The spread of Islam begins with the founding of the religion in Arabia by Muhammad.
  • Period: 1206 to 1368

    The Mongol Empire

    Led by Genghis Khan and his successors, establishes one of the largest empires in history, stretching from China to Europe.
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    The partition of India

    The partition of India and the creation of Pakistan and modern India after the end of British colonial rule.
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    The declaration of independence of the State of Israel

    Marking the rebirth of the Jewish state in the region.