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Ancient World History

By bcoldeira0
  • Rise of Sumer (Mesopotamian region)
    3000 BCE

    Rise of Sumer (Mesopotamian region)

    World's oldest known story is from this civilization called "Epic of Gilgamesh." (long poem) Cuneiform writing (wedge marks in clay tablets)
  • City of Babylon
    1800 BCE

    City of Babylon

    Sumerians were defeated by Akkadians (King Sargon created first empire; lasted for 200 years). Babylon is created
  • Babylonian King Hammurabi
    1792 BCE

    Babylonian King Hammurabi

    Created Babylonian empire, but best known for Hammurabi code of laws. Legal code (fair/cruel?) "eye for an eye"
  • Assyrians rise (in Mesopotamia)
    900 BCE

    Assyrians rise (in Mesopotamia)

    Known for strong military (well organized). Expanded from modern day Iraq to Egypt. Took over Nineveh, Egypt and ruled for about 300 years.
  • Chaldean Revolt
    612 BCE

    Chaldean Revolt

    Led by King Nebuchadnezzar, the Chaldeans revolted against the Assyrians and took back Babylon. Most Chaldeans were descendants from Babylonians.
  • Hanging Gardens of Babylon
    600 BCE

    Hanging Gardens of Babylon

    One of the Seven ancient wonders of the world. King Nebuchadnezzar was responsible; created for wife.
  • Persians conquer Chaldeans
    539 BCE

    Persians conquer Chaldeans

    King Cyrus defeated Chaldeans and created huge empire, which ultimately erased Mesopotamia (people ruled under different dynasties and lost to history).