TIGRIS-EUPHRATES

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  • 10,000 BCE

    Farming Begins in the Middle East

    Farming Begins in the Middle East
    This shows one of the first steps to becoming a Civilization, transitioning from a hunting-gathering society to a farming society.
  • 5400 BCE

    The City of Eridu is formed

    The City of Eridu is formed
    This city was sacred, thought to be the city of the gods.
  • 5000 BCE

    Sumerian Civilization Begins

    Sumerian Civilization Begins
    The Sumerians were one of the first Human Civilizations.
  • 3600 BCE

    Invention of Writing in Sumer

    Invention of Writing in Sumer
    Writing helps governments form and it helps civilizations expand.
  • 2400 BCE

    First War Chariots were used

    First War Chariots were used
    This showed military mobilization and military technological advancement.
  • 1900 BCE

    First Aqueducts created

    First Aqueducts created
    This showed mobilization of water and it helped bring Water to cities.
  • 1772 BCE

    Hammurabi's Code Created

    Hammurabi's Code Created
    First code of laws in the world.