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6000 BCE
The Start of Mesopotamia
One of the first civilizations start to form, Mesopotamia. It translates to 'The Two Rivers' in English. This refers to the two rivers; Tigris and Euphrates, that it was formed in between of. -
Period: 6000 BCE to 1000 BCE
Mesopotamia
The history of Mesopotamia. -
5000 BCE
Cities
The Mesopotamians form the first ever cities in the world. -
4000 BCE
Ziggurats
The Mesopotamians built temples for their gods, also known as ziggurats. -
3000 BCE
Number System
The Mesopotamians created a number system. They also created a system for time, that we still use to this day. -
1970 BCE
Hammurabi's Code
One of the first laws in the world were formed in Mesopotamia. They were scrict to the poor but fair with the rich. -
1250 BCE
Usage of iron
Mesopotamians begin to use iron to upgrade most of their inventions -
Modern days
This place is now home to modern-day Iraq.