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3250 BCE
The Invention of writing
Hieroglyphics are dated back to the presynaptic period. For over 3,600 around 5500-3100 BC. -
3100 BCE
Dynastic Period
Egyptian kings begin to rule over Egypt. Narmer is named one of the first Egyptian kings. -
3000 BCE
Indus valley cities begin
The first signs of cities in the Indus valley are dated to around 3000 BC. -
2800 BCE
The Rise of large cities
In the Indus Valley large cities begin to form. From 2800 to 1900 BC Mohenjo Daro and Harappa are constructed. -
2600 BCE
The Great Pyramid
Used as tombs and religious offers three large stone pyramids were built. With construction lasting approximately from 2688' to 2181 BC -
2500 BCE
Early Indus Script.
The earliest forms of Indus Scripts are put into use. -
2100 BCE
Xia (Hsia) dynasty
The Xia dynasty lasts from 2100 to 1600 BC -
1900 BCE
Aryans Spread into India
Aryans groups expand into the ganges valley in India. -
1750 BCE
Code of Hammurabi
The code Hammurabi is known as the longest and best preserved text from the ancient near east. Written by Hammurabi this text took 5 years to be composed. -
1600 BCE
Shang Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty lasted from 1600 to 1050 BC. -
1046 BCE
Zhou
The Zhou Dynasty lasted from 1046 to 256 BC. THe Zhou was split from east to west. With the west controlling from 1046 to 771, and east controlling from 771 to 256 -
530 BCE
Persia conquers the indus valley
Persians conquest to the easy covers the indus valley. ending with the indus valley culture ending.