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Period: 3500 BCE to 3000 BCE
Beginnings of Mesopotamian Civilization
The civilization of Sumer was founded in southern Mesopotamia(present-day Iraq). It also gave rise to the world's earliest written language. -
Period: 3500 BCE to 3000 BCE
The Beginning of Egyptian Civilization
In the Nile River Valley, the Egyptian civilization emerged. It was known for its pharaohs and pyramids. Instead of separated states, this was one unified territorial civilization. -
Period: 3000 BCE to 1800 BCE
Beginning of Norte Chico Civilization
Near the central coast of Peru, this civilization emerged. Most of life there was cultivated due to the rivers present, since this was a desert region which received very little rainfall. Through fishing, trade was established to gain other essential goods.