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4500 BCE
sumerians
they invented uniform writing. -
2700 BCE
old kingdom
the Pharaohs ruled through bureaucracy. they were seen as gods and built pyramids as tombs. -
2540 BCE
Pyramid of Giza
the great pyramid was a powerful symbol of the old kingdom. -
2334 BCE
Akkadians
A large empire. -
2055 BCE
Middle kingdom
in the period of expansion, they sent traders all over. Pharaohs were expected to build public works. -
2025 BCE
Assyrians
they are best known for their military prowess. -
1894 BCE
babylonians
they are famous for the code of hammurabi. -
1700 BCE
Code of Hammurabi
it is one of the oldest law codes in the world. -
1550 BCE
New Kingdom
In the period of economic prosperity, Egypt became the most prominent in southwest Asia. -
1279 BCE
Ramses 2 comes to power
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1200 BCE
sea people
the sea people attack the Egyptians