TIGRIS-EUPHRATES

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  • Farming Begins in the Middle East
    10,000 BCE

    Farming Begins in the Middle East

    This shows one of the first steps to becoming a Civilization, transitioning from a hunting-gathering society to a farming society.
  • The City of Eridu is formed
    5400 BCE

    The City of Eridu is formed

    This city was sacred, thought to be the city of the gods.
  • Sumerian Civilization Begins
    5000 BCE

    Sumerian Civilization Begins

    The Sumerians were one of the first Human Civilizations.
  • Invention of Writing in Sumer
    3600 BCE

    Invention of Writing in Sumer

    Writing helps governments form and it helps civilizations expand.
  • First War Chariots were used
    2400 BCE

    First War Chariots were used

    This showed military mobilization and military technological advancement.
  • First Aqueducts created
    1900 BCE

    First Aqueducts created

    This showed mobilization of water and it helped bring Water to cities.
  • Hammurabi's Code Created
    1772 BCE

    Hammurabi's Code Created

    First code of laws in the world.