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35,000 BCE
Venus of Hohle Fels
The Venus of Hohle Fels figurine is the oldest sculpture depicting the human figure. It is the oldest “Venus figurine” – any Upper Paleolithic sculpture of a woman – and dates back to about 35,000 – 40,000 years ago. It was discovered in 2008 in the Hohle Fels cave by an archaeological team led by Nicholas J. Conard. -
12,000 BCE
Paleolithic Era
The Paleolithic era is characterized by the emergence of basic stone tools and stone art in the archaeological record. For the first time, humans began to create durable products of self expression that served no function for survival. The diagnostic art of this period appears in two main forms: small sculptures and large paintings and engravings on cave walls. There are also various examples of carved bone and ivory flutes in the Paleolithic era. -
10,000 BCE
Neolithic Era
Neolithic, also called New Stone Age, final stage of cultural evolution or technological development among prehistoric humans. It was characterized by stone tools shaped by polishing or grinding, dependence on domesticated plants or animals, settlement in permanent villages, and the appearance of such crafts as pottery and weaving. -
7000 BCE
Mohenjo-daro & Harappan Civilization- worldhistory.org
The Indus Valley Civilization dates to c. 7000 BCE and grew steadily throughout the lower Gangetic Valley region southwards and northwards to Malwa. The cities of this period were larger than contemporary settlements in other countries, were situated according to cardinal points, and were built of mud bricks, often kiln-fired. Houses were constructed with a large courtyard opening from the front door, a kitchen/workroom for the preparation of food, and smaller bedrooms. -
3200 BCE
uruk
Uruk was the first of these cities, dating back to around 3200 B.C. It was a mud brick metropolis built on the riches brought from trade and conquest and featured public art, gigantic columns and temples. At its peak, it had a population of some 50,000 citizens. -
3000 BCE
Sumerian People
By 3000 B.C., Mesopotamia was firmly under the control of the Sumerian people. Sumer contained several decentralized city-states—Eridu, Nippur, Lagash, Uruk, Kish and Ur. -
2600 BCE
Early Harappan-wikipedia
Early Harappan Phase (3300 BC to 2600 BC) The early Harappan Phase lasted for approximately 700 years, starting with the Ravi Phase. It is one of the three earliest urban civilizations and made use of an early form of the Indus script, known as Harappan script, for writing purposes. Around 2800 BC, the Kot Diji phase of the Indus Valley Civilization started. -
2520 BCE
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza and the two other smaller pyramids on the site serve as the burial tombs of Egyptian pharaohs namely Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. The Great Pyramid of Giza was also known as the Pyramid of Khufu and stands 481 feet (147 meters) tall. -
2134 BCE
Collapse of the old kingdom
The period of Egyptian history from the 3rd to the 6th Dynasty is commonly regarded as the Old Kingdom (2686-2134 BC) and the royal capital during this period was Memphis. During the 6th Dynasty, the nomarchs (regional governors) became powerful, while the influence of the pharaohs gradually weakened. The decline of the Old Kingdom began and a period of civil war erupted in Egypt. -
2100 BCE
The first king
The first king of a united Sumer is recorded as Etana of Kish. It’s unknown whether Etana really existed, as he and many of the rulers listed in the Sumerian King List that was developed around 2100 B.C. are all featured in Sumerian mythology as well. -
2055 BCE
The rise of middle kingdom-ancienthistorylist.com
he collapse of the Old Kingdom led to the death of many people and this decline in the population continued for another 200 years into the First Intermediate Period. -
1772 BCE
Hammurabi's code
Hammurabi’s most famous contribution is his list of laws, better known as the Code of Hammurabi, devised around 1772 B.C. Hammurabi’s innovation was not just writing down the laws for everyone to see, but making sure that everyone throughout the empire followed the same legal codes, and that governors in different areas did not enact their own. The list of laws also featured recommended punishments to ensure that every citizen had the right to the same justice. -
1000 BCE
Vedic Age
This period of ancient Indian history is known as the Vedic age, as it was depicted in the earliest Indian writings, called the Vedas. It is also the formative period in which most of the basic features of traditional Indian civilization were laid down. These include the emergence of early Hinduism as the foundational religion of India, and the social/religious phenomenon known as caste. -
415 BCE
The golden age
The Gupta Empire ruled parts of India from 320-550 CE. Chandragupta IIwas one of the most powerful emperors of the Gupta empire. His rule spanned from 375 to 415 C.E.when the Gupta empire was at its height, often referred to as the Golden Age of India. -
332 BCE
When Alexander conquered Egypt-ancienthistorylist.com
Both the Persian and Nubian forces were successful in conquering Egypt and their reign lasted a couple of centuries. However, they were unaware of the growth of the Greeks and their leader Alexander the Great. In 332 BC, Alexander conquered Egypt by defeating the Persians. The Egyptians liked him as a leader as he respected their religion and people. He was so charmed by their culture that he started to wear their traditional dress and study many of their scriptures. -
27 BCE
Construction of the Step Pyramid at Saqqara
The word “Saqqara” in Arabic refers to an ancient burial ground for Egyptian pharaohs. The Step Pyramid was built for this very purpose and served as a tomb for the Pharaoh Djoser. It is the first of the Egyptian pyramid structures. -
Neanderthal
Much more recent early human – only 100,000 to 30,000 years ago.Adapted to live in cold climates; built shelters and wore animal skins. Buried their dead.Discovered in 1856 in the Neander Valley in Germany. Vanished around 30,000 years ago. -
Australopithecus
The first hominid.First discovered in1924.Lived in Eastern Africa along the Great Rift Valley between 3-4 million years ago. -
Homo Habilis
Discovered in 1960 in Tanzania. Species of early human who lived 1.5-2 million years ago. First species to use carved stone tools -
Homo Erectus
Discovered in 1991 in Eastern Europe.Used more advanced weapons like axes and spears.First to utilize fire.Spread from Africa to Europe and Asia -
H. Sapien
Tyson Withrow a Homo Sapien in September 2001.Plays Video Games, likes to work out and has many favorite foods. -
Homo Sapiens
Name means wise man and could problem solve much betterMade numerous cave paintings throughout Europe and AfricaCro-Magnon were an early form of Homo Sapiens. Lived