Timeline

By amanik
  • 4000 BCE

    4000 B.C.E

  • 4000 BCE

    First cities in Mesopotamia

    The Sumerians begin building some of the first cities in Mesopotamia, marking the beginning of urban civilization.
  • 3000 BCE

    Invention of Writing in Mesopotamia

    The Sumerians invent cuneiform, one of the first writing systems, which is used to record laws, trade, and stories.
  • 2500 BCE

    Pyramids of Egypt

    Construction of the Great Pyramids of Giza begins, showing the advanced engineering skills of ancient Egyptians.
  • 1200 BCE

    Rise of the Olmec Civilization

    The Olmec civilization begins in present-day Mexico, known for creating the first large-scale society in the Americas and their iconic stone heads.
  • 500 BCE

    The Birth of Democracy in Athens

    In Ancient Greece, the idea of democracy is born, where citizens can vote and take part in government decisions.
  • 1 CE

    Birth of Jesus Christ

    The birth of Jesus marks the start of the Christian calendar and has a lasting impact on the history of Western civilization. (Its not giving me an option to put 0 C.E)