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2016 BCE
The legend it's recorded
Roman Republic:The roman origin mythical tale of Romulus and Remus its first recorded (it’s written for the first time). -
1700 BCE
Lineal A creation
Minoan civilization:
The Minoan civilization creates its own script, the Lineal A. -
1550 BCE
Dead Masks
Mycenaean civilization:
Golden death masks, such as the "Agamemnon" mask, were made at Mycenae. -
1450 BCE
Lineal B creation
Mycenaean civilization:
Inspired by the minoans, the mycenaeans develop their own writing system, called the Lineal B. -
750 BCE
Etruscan trade
Etruscan civilization:
Etruscans begin to trade their natural resources with other cultures along the Mediterranean; therefore, they became very wealthy. -
750 BCE
Foundation of the Roman Republic
Roman Republic:
When Julius Caesar's regime ends,a new form of government emerges, where the power it's in the hands of the senate conformed by the patricians. -
507 BCE
The development of democracy
Classical Greece:
The athenian nobleman Cleisthenes creates a new system of government that he calls demokratia. -
399 BCE
Death of Socrates
Classical Greece:
Socrates, a greek philosopher and father of western philosophy, dies. -
64
The Great Fire
Roman Empire:
The great fire takes place in Rome, which lasted for 6 days and destroyed 10 of the 14 districts of this city. -
80
Roman Colosseum Inauguration
Roman Empire:
The Roman Colosseum, (one of the most important entertainment centers of this city), it’s officially opened by emperor Titus. -
200
Tairona gold art
Tairona culture:
Taironan craftsmen start developing gold art, such as golden jewelry and sculptures. -
Period: 250 to Jan 1, 950
Mayan cities
Maya civilization:
In the classical Mayan period, cities such as Chichen Itza, Palenque, Tikal, Copán, and Uxmal were founded. -
272
Constantine is brought to life
Roman Empire:
Emperor Constantine (who during his regime drastically changed the roman religion to Christianity) was born. -
Jan 1, 1345
The beginnings of Tenochtitlan
The founding of Tenochtitlan (the Aztec capital city) on the lake Texcoco. -
Jan 1, 1438
The beginning of the Inca expansion
Inca civilization:
The Inca empire takes over the Cuzco valley with the defeat of the Chancas, and start expanding in all directions. -
Jan 1, 1537
The end of the Muisca culture
The Muisca culture it’s put to an end when its people are dominated by the Spanish conquerors led by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada.
