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12,000 BCE
The Formation of Mesopotamia
The formation of Mesopotamia was one of the most important developments of western civilizations. Although they started out small, these civilizations formed together and created new things such as tools, new empires, religion, science, philosophy, and art. -
10,000 BCE
The Invention of Agriculture
At the beginning of civilization, humankind lived in large groups and were hunters and gatherers. Years later, after becoming more developed, they discovered the practice of agriculture, a way they could create a reliable food source for their civilization, and began domesticating animals. -
3000 BCE
The Bronze Age
The Bronze Age marks the point in history when humans began to use metal, replacing their outdated stone tools with newer and more efficient metal ones. Greece, Anatolia, Canaan, and Mesopotamia all major states of The Bronze Age, oversaw new diplomatic changes, maintained relations, offered gifts, and allied together. -
3000 BCE
Invention of Writing Systems
Cuneiform, the first writing system, was invented in Mesopotamia. This system, which began as a pictograph system, was used to keep track of tax records, and record keeping, and soon after evolved into early forms of literature. -
2649 BCE
The Egyptian Old Kingdom
The Old Kingdom of Egypt was stable and robust, as it was ruled under a single ruling house, which developed, record-keeping, and elected scribes who invented hieroglyphics. This Kingdom built the notable and renowned Egyptian Pyramids, still famous worldwide today. -
1780 BCE
The Creation of Hammurabi´s Law
Hammurabi´s law, a substantial code of law surviving from Mesopotamia, is one of the oldest and most influential forms ever created. This code of law influenced other civilizations' legal systems, as the law focused on fairness in society. -
1500 BCE
First Greek Civilizations
The Mycenaeans and Minoans, the first Greek civilizations to be successful as seaside civilizations, were able to trade and conquer other Empires. Ancient Greek poems such as the Iliad and Odyssey were created by the Mycenaeans, as well as the Greek myth of the Minotaur was created by the Minoans. -
1200 BCE
The Iron Age
The Iron Age was the further advancement of civilizations through the discovery of new materials, such as iron, creating stronger tools and deadlier weapons, and diplomacy. During the Iron Age, it is important to note that the Phoenicians created a syllabic alphabet and the Lydians created a form of currency, shekels, bringing together societies. -
1200 BCE
The Fall of the Bronze Age
As result of the fall of the Bronze Age, It took the major states and those around them about 100 years to recover from this fall. Some theories of what caused these states to fall are climate change, droughts, raiding and conquering civilizations, and war. -
970 BCE
King Solomon´s Reign
After the Hebrews accepted Yawhew as their God, they appointed kings to rule them and uphold Yawhews law. One of those kings was Solomon, who was gifted wisdom by God, with that gift he honored God by building things such as the Great Temple of Jeruselum and creating a successful civilization. -
What are the most important events related to the development of civilization?
The formation of Mesopotamia began the developments and influences that helped shaped the rest of the world. Two heads are better than one, as more people were brought together, more impactful things were invented such as Agriculture, Writing Systems, the use of metals, historical buildings, and legal systems. These helped advance the western civilizations and create harmony and war between others. These developments helped create a cornerstone of new inventions, that still impact society today.