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5000 BCE
Ancient Fishing Boat
A boat made of wood was used for traveling shorter distances for fishing, and local trade. -
4000 BCE
Millet
Millet a grain the was easy to grow in dry conditions and had a great source of nutrition became a popular part of the trade. The grain was used to make things such as bread and flour. -
3000 BCE
Puranas Written
Puranas which was an oral story that explained stories of Gods was written in scripture to be preserved. -
1000 BCE
First Settlers
Ayran people begin to settle in India. At the same time, King David makes Jerusalem his capital city. -
1000 BCE
Sugar Cane
Sugar cane reached India and was considered to be a luxury. -
800 BCE
Nubian Kingdom
The Nubain Kindom rises at Napata and dominates Egypt. -
600 BCE
Phoenicians
The Phoenicians dominated trade and travel in the beginning of the millennium. The Phoenicians imported and exported items like wine, olives and olive oil, wheat, spices, metals, honey, and cedar wood. -
595 BCE
Pharaoh Necho II
Ruled Egpyt from 610-595 BCE and began building a canal linking the Nile River and the Red Sea called the Arabian Gulf by Herodotus. -
500 BCE
Kaveripattanam Disappearance
Due to a tsunami the popular trade post was destroyed. The trading post was used primarily for luxury goods such as gems, jewelry, pearls, and fine fabrics. -
500 BCE
Hanno
Set out to explore the western coast of Africa. While traveling he was able to create a trading post on a small island off the coast of Mauritania. -
500 BCE
Camel Saddle
Camels were used for land travel however they needed more storage and comfort. This is where the camel saddle came into play by allowing passengers a more comfortable ride while also allowing for space to store things. -
450 BCE
Yehawmilk Stele
The Yehawmilk Stele symbolized the advancement of the alphabet. The writing system was passed to the Greeks and reflects language and alphabet used today. -
334 BCE
Hellenistic Period Begins
Alexander the Great of Macedonia conquers Western Asia and begins the Hellenistic Period. -
254 BCE
Ashoka
Ashoka was an Indian Emporer who worked to spread Buddism shortly after converting himself. He carved his very own proclamations into rocks and pillars. -
206 BCE
Cloves
Cloves were a very important part of the spice trade, connecting the islands of Southeast Asia to the Asian mainland and other distant regions. Cloves were used for cooking and for medical purposes. -
106 BCE
Silk Road
Zhang Qian set out and explored trade routes. His exploration leads to what was known as being the "Silk Road" and become commonplace for trade. -
100 BCE
Kaveripattanam
Chola kings of the Tamil state made this the capital after it had become a major port city for ocean trade. Coins were believed to be used at this port after being discovered. -
70 BCE
Periplus Written
The document gives a detailed account of trade between Roman Egypt and India, listing all the ports on the Red Sea, the African coast, and the Arabian Peninsula. -
30 BCE
Christianity Began
After Jesus's crucifixion, the religion of Christianity began. -
651
Defeat of Chosroes
Sassanid Empire rules in Perisa until the defeat of Chosroes by the Arab Muslims. This is the last known event to end the classical period.