Mesopotamia Civilization

  • 5300 BCE

    The first city-states gradually develop in southern Mesopotamia.

    The first city-states gradually develop in southern Mesopotamia. This is the achievement of the Mesopotamian people.
  • 3500 BCE

    Writing begins to be developed.

    The Sumerian people begin to write and communicate with the language Sumerian(Cuneiform).
  • 1700 BCE

    King Hammurabi ruled

    King Hammurabi ruled for 42 years and had around 300 rules.His rules were written on a massive, finger-shaped black stone.
  • 1530 BCE

    Babylonia

    Babylonia is conquered by the Kassites, who rule the area for 400+ years.
  • 575 BCE

    Construction of Ishtar Gate

    Construction of Ishtar Gate of Babylon which was under King Nebuchadnezzar.