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5300 BCE
First State gradually developed
The first city-states gradually develop in southern Mesopotamia. This is the achievement of the Sumerian people. -
3500 BCE
Writing began to developed
Writing begins to be developed. At first this is based on pictograms, and takes about a thousand years to evolve into a full cuneiform script. -
2300 BCE
First Empire in world History
King Sargon of Akkad starts conquering the first empire in world history. The empire reaches its height in 2220 BCE. -
1700 BCE
Hammurabi of Babylon
King Hammurabi of Babylon conquers a large empire. Hammurabi is famous for the law code which he issues. His empire begins to decline immediately after his
death. -
1530 BCE
Babylonia is conquered by the Kassites
Babylonia is conquered by the Kassites, who rule the area for 400+ years. -
605 BCE
Nebuchadnezzar the ruler
Nebuchadnezzar ruled the city of Babylon -
575 BCE
Ishtar gate
Construction of Ishtar Gate of Babylon under King Nebuchadnezzar.