Ancient history

By Colegibson
  • 4000 BCE

    Sumerians

    Sumerians
    The sumerians were a civilization in Mesopotamia started around 4,000 BC. These people were very good at crafting and inventing. They were a somewhat non-hostile group but were prepared with weapons.
  • 2700 BCE

    Pyramid of Djoser

    Pyramid of Djoser
    This pyramid is perticulary special due the dating. This was the first pyramid ever built by our knowledge. Named after a pharaoh named well Djoser.
  • 2650 BCE

    Indus River Valley: Mohenjo-Daro

    Indus River Valley: Mohenjo-Daro
    Mohenjo-Daro was buist to be the biggest city for the Harrapans. This city began to flourish and explore there area. They fished, hunted, farmed, and explored the woods for berries and nuts.
  • 2630 BCE

    Indus River Valley: air cycles and sewage

    Indus River Valley: air cycles and sewage
    Just having 3 story buildings wasn't enough for the Harappans. So they built windows that had a specific air cycle through the houses making them like air conditioning. They took it even further by adding a sewage system in their city.
  • 2618 BCE

    Egyptian pyramids

    Egyptian pyramids
    The ancient Egyptian pyramids are one of the most spectacular constructions ever built. These pyramids are home to the ancient Egyptian pharaoh's that were buried inside of them. These pyramids were mostly made out of limestone for a more stable structure.
  • 1766 BCE

    First dynasty: Shang

    First dynasty: Shang
    This dynasty started around 1766 BCE and lasted for over 640 years. This dynasty was very good with bronze weapons and bronze items. This dynasty used a caste system to separate the royals and the non-wealthy.
  • 1500 BCE

    Valley of the Kings

    Valley of the Kings
    This was a secret place built to hold all of the pharoahs when they died. The reason this was built was to keep tomb raiders away from all of the gold and jewels inside of the tombs. They also made this because the pyramids were just too big and too easy to get into and raid.
  • 400 BCE

    Warring states period

    Warring states period
    The warring states period was an all out war between all of the states. This war lasted for about 471-221 BC. This war was ended by the Qin dynasty taking over all of the sates.
  • 210 BCE

    Great Wall of China

    Great Wall of China
    The Great Wall of china was built over a long span of time due to its length and how many sections there were. The leader that started the Wall was named Qin Shi Huang. He built this to protect his newly built Qin dynasty society.