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Period: Jan 1, 1000 to
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Sep 5, 1010
Hominids
Hominids were thought to exist in between ten to forty million years ago. They are a part of the Homo genus, being a species that we (homosapiens) evolved from. These hominids were similar to the way humans are today, although they seemed to be less advanced. For example, our brain has tripled in size from the time of hominids! They represent what we evolved from and are comparable to orangutans today. -
Sep 5, 1500
Paleolithic Age
The Paleolithic Age lasted from about 2.5 million years ago to 8000 B.C. This was the first half of the Stone Age, and was mostly recognized for being the time in which humans began to develop. They made tools, mastered fire, and began to speak in this time, along with the Neolithic Age. -
Neolithic Age
The Neolithic Age lasted from about 8000 B.C to 3000 B.C. This is the second half of the Stone Age. During the Neolithic Age, people began to use the world around them for even more resources. Stone tools were used, pottery made, crops grown, and animals were raised for use. -
Lucy
Lucy was actually discovered in 1974, and was found by Donald Johanson. She showed what the structure of a hominid looked like and how we have moved up in that chain. She supposedly lived around 3.5 million years ago. -
Early Footprints
Actually found in 1978, prehistoric footprints were found. These prints resembled a modern human that became preserved in volcanic ash. These prints were able to help prove that hominids did roam the earth many years ago. -
Bronze Age
The Bronze Age took place from 3300 to 1200 BC in this area. This was the time when settlers started to use bronze and copper in their weaponry and tools instead of weaker substitutes. This revolutionized agriculture in the near future, and helped with hunting and providing for the villages. -
Catal Huyuk
Discovered in 1958, Catal Huyuk was an old agricultural village that would have been at its peak around 8000 years ago. From discoveries, we believe Catal Huyuk had skilled workers in agriculture, weaving, and pottery, and was well recognized for obsidian products. -
Sumer
It appears that Sumer was formed around 3500 B.C. and stayed around until 2500 B.C. This was one of the first large civilizations and they developed some interesting things, such as using scribes to keep written records. They used technology to get the best out of the world around them and fell into the Bronze Age in 3000 B.C. -
Ur
Ur was a city in Sumer that at one point had around 30,000 people, and they upheld a sophisticated manner. Ur was also based off of agriculture, and trade because of all the winding roads into the city. Ur also had a city inside the city; the temple area for priests to pray. -
Neolithic Revolution
Around 10,000 years ago, women scattered seeds around, and when they returned the next season, plants were there. This began the Neolithic Revolution. This time period involved a lot of agriculture being harvested, and it made and saved many villages. This time period spanned on all throughout the B.C. time period and agriculture is still harvested today.
