Mesopotamia

By Maheen Syed
  • 5300 BCE

    First city-states gradually develop

    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 Mesopotamian people began writing Sumerian and the script was called cuneiform.
  • 2300 BCE

    First empire in world history

    King Sargon of Akkad starts conquering the first empire in world history. The empire reached its height in 2220 BCE.
  • 1700 BCE

    King Hammurabi

    King Hammurabi ruled for 42 years.Hammurabi is famous for the law code which he issued.His rules were written on a massive stone tablet.
  • 1530 BCE

    Babylonia

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