Cradle of civilization

Cradles of Civilization:A Historical Timeline

  • Ancient Mesoamerica
    1500

    Ancient Mesoamerica

    Early farming took place as early as 5000BC.The Olmec civilization rose in 1500 BC.Pyramid structures and colossal heads also appeared in this time
  • Ancient China

    Ancient China

    Most of the growth in the farm villages in China occured around the Yellow river
  • Ancient India

    Ancient India

    The civilization of ancient India developed along the Indus river
  • Ancient Peru

    Ancient Peru

    Early farming began in Peru about 4700 BC.Settlements began to appear.Caral was the first city in the region.It was also the largest in Americas
  • Ancient Egypt

    Ancient Egypt

    Small farm settlements grew up along the Nile river
  • Mesopotamia

    Mesopotamia

    Mesopotamia developed between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.This farming region established many small towns.By 3500 BC the small towns grew into cities