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3000 BCE
Beginning of Cuneiform
One of the first writing systems created in Mesopotamia. This was a way civilians could document language. -
2686 BCE
Egypt - Old Kingdom
The Old Kingdom was the creators of pyramids. This helped with the formation of different civilizations since they were able to build structures successfully. -
2600 BCE
Caral, Supe River Valley of Peru
The city of Caral is the earliest known civilization in the Americas. This gave the Americas hope that they could create civilizations. -
2055 BCE
Egypt - Middle Kingdom
During this time period, the Middle Kingdom reunited lower and upper Egypt creating one of the first big civilizations. -
2000 BCE
Code of Hammurabi
The Code of Hammurabi was a Babylonian code of law of ancient Mesopotamia. This helped unite regions with one another to grow. -
1050 BCE
Creation of Monarchy in Israel
This new Monarchy that was created, added structure in our civilizations making them function as a whole unit. -
722 BCE
Assyria Destroys Northern Kingdom of Israel
This was when Sargon II destroyed the Northern Kingdom showing his power and his passion. He was able to lead a civilization to success. -
538 BCE
Return of Babylon
The return of Babylon gave civilizations hope, that even after rough patches you can still succeed. Babylon was able to then be a successful civilization. -
521 BCE
Conquests of Cyrus
Cyrus led a revolt against the Median Empire and continue to take over completely. Cyrus then continued growing his empire and civilization. -
521 BCE
Reign of Darius
Darius was known as "Darius the Great." His name represents how he used his power, during his reign the Persian Empire reached its peak as a civilization and empire. Darius showed civilians how civilizations were built.
