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Tigris_Euphrates Civilization (Mesopotamia)

By Isaac Wright
  • 101

    Earliest Pottery Crafted

    Used for preparing, serving, and storing food. (7000-6000bce)
  • 102

    First Civilization established in Mesopotamia

    Sumeria : converted open villages into walled cities (3500-2006bce)
  • 103

    Emergence of Cities

    These cities were centered around monumental mud-brick templates set on high platforms. (3500-3000bce)
  • 104

    Development of Cuneiform

    Oldest form of writing recorded. (3300bce)
  • 105

    Establishment of Pictographic Record Keeping

    Oldest form of record keeping (3200bce)
  • 106

    Early Dynastic Period

    Indicated on a new emphasis on royal authority through the construction of the first palaces. (3000-2350bce)
  • 107

    Existence of Long-Distance Trade

    Between cities of Indus, Sumer, Persian Gulf region, Iran,and Afghanistan. Indicates that the civilization became more involved in trade. (3000-2350bce)
  • Birth of Hammurabi
    110

    Birth of Hammurabi

    Ruled Babylonia and introduced and established the first set of written laws in coded history. (1792-1750bce)

  • Unification and Expansion

    King Saron unifies a good quality of Mesopotamia and northern Syria through conquest. (2350-2150bce)

  • Babylonia

    Ceated the 60-minute hour, calender with 12 lunar months, and the advanced multiplication table. (1792-539bce)