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Ancient Civilizations of the Old World "Early Civilizations"

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  • Stone Age "Paleolithic Era" "Neolithic Era"
    8000 BCE

    Stone Age "Paleolithic Era" "Neolithic Era"

  • Period: 8000 BCE to 2000 BCE

    Stone Age "Paleolithic Era" "Neolithic Era"

    Prehistory to Civilization
  • Rise of Proto-Elamite Civilization in Iran
    3200 BCE

    Rise of Proto-Elamite Civilization in Iran

  • First dynasty of Egypt
    3100 BCE

    First dynasty of Egypt

  • The Old Kingdom begins in Egypt
    2700 BCE

    The Old Kingdom begins in Egypt

  • "Copper Age" Bronze Age
    2000 BCE

    "Copper Age" Bronze Age

    Copper Age The period is divided into three phases: Early Bronze Age (2000–1500 BC), Middle Bronze Age (1500–1200 BC), and Late Bronze Age (1200 – c. 500 BC).
    The Bronze Age begins around 2300
  • Iron Age 1200 BC to 600 BC
    1200 BCE

    Iron Age 1200 BC to 600 BC

    The Iron Age is an archaeological era.The start of the Iron Age proper is considered by many to fall between around 1200 BC and 600 BC, depending on the region.
  • The Dark Ages
    1100 BCE

    The Dark Ages

    The Dark Ages 1100 BC - 750 BC
  • Rise of Greek city-states
    800 BCE

    Rise of Greek city-states

  • Founding of Rome
    753 BCE

    Founding of Rome

  • Rise of City-States: Athens and Sparta
    750 BCE

    Rise of City-States: Athens and Sparta

    Greece's mountainous terrain led to the development of the polis (city-state), beginning about 750 B.C.E.
    "The Acropolis played an integral role in Athenian life. This hilltop not only housed the famous Parthenon, but it also included temples, theaters, and other public buildings that enhanced Athenian culture."
  • Rise of the Median Empire
    728 BCE

    Rise of the Median Empire

  • Rise of Persian Empire
    653 BCE

    Rise of Persian Empire

  • Rise of Persian Empire
    653 BCE

    Rise of Persian Empire

  • "Neo-Babylonian" or Chaldean Empire
    612 BCE

    "Neo-Babylonian" or Chaldean Empire

    around 612- 539 bce
  • Peisistratus
    605 BCE

    Peisistratus

    about 605-527 bce
  • Rise and military campaigns; "Median Empire"
    551 BCE

    Rise and military campaigns; "Median Empire"

    Cyrus the Great in battle at the Palace of Versailles
  • Foundation of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great.
    550 BCE

    Foundation of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great.

  • 544 BCE

    Rise of Magadha as the dominant power under Bimbisara

  • Fall of Babylon to Persian king Cyrus the Great in 539 BCE,
    539 BCE

    Fall of Babylon to Persian king Cyrus the Great in 539 BCE,

    After the fall of Babylon to the Persian king Cyrus the Great in 539 BCE, exiled Judeans were permitted to return to Judah
  • 539 BCE

    The Fall of the Babylonian Empire and liberation of the Jews by Cyrus the Great

  • Burial "Tomb of Cyrus"
    530 BCE

    Burial "Tomb of Cyrus"

    Burial "Tomb of Cyrus" Tomb of Cyrus in Pasargadae, Iran,
    Cyrus the Great's remains were interred in his capital city of Pasargadae, where today a limestone tomb (built around 540–530 BC) it still exists
  • Death of Cyrus
    529 BCE

    Death of Cyrus

    The Last Conquests and Death of Cyrus the Great
    Queen Tomyris being presented the head of Cyrus the Great
  • Peloponnesian War "431-404 bce"
    499 BCE

    Peloponnesian War "431-404 bce"

    In 499 BCE lonian Greeks of Asia Minor rebel against Persians
    The Peloponnesian War of ancient Greek war fought by the Delian League led by Athens against Peloponnesian League led by Sparta. The war wäs divided into three phases. In the first phase, the Archidamian War,
  • Peloponnesian War Peace Treaty "421bce"
    421 BCE

    Peloponnesian War Peace Treaty "421bce"

  • Roman conquest of Greece
    146 BCE

    Roman conquest of Greece

  • The city of Florence is founded.
    80 BCE

    The city of Florence is founded.

  • Emperor Julius Caesar founded Florentia around 59 BC,
    59 BCE

    Emperor Julius Caesar founded Florentia around 59 BC,

    Julius Caesar | The Roman Republic
  • 49 BCE

    Roman Civil War between Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great.

  • The Great Roman Civil War (49–45 BC), also known as Caesar's Civil War
    49 BCE

    The Great Roman Civil War (49–45 BC), also known as Caesar's Civil War

    Caesar's Civil War
  • Caesar's War in Pontus ( 47 B. C. E.)
    47 BCE

    Caesar's War in Pontus ( 47 B. C. E.)

    ROMAN CIVIL WAR of 43-31 B. C. E
  • 44 BCE

    Julius Caesar murdered by Marcus Brutus and others; End of Roman Republic; beginning of Roman Empire.

  • Roman conquest of Egypt.
    40 BCE

    Roman conquest of Egypt.

    The Roman Conquest of Egypt
    Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire in 30 BC
    With the defeat of Mark Antony and the death of Queen Cleopatra in 30 BC, the Roman general Octavian took possession of Egypt
  • Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire in 30 BC
    30 BCE

    Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire in 30 BC

  • 27 BCE

    Formation of Roman Empire: Octavius is given titles of Princeps and Augustus by Roman Senate - beginning of Pax Romana. Formation of influential Praetorian Guard to provide security to Emperor

  • Roman conquest and destruction of Jerusalem, 70 AD
    70

    Roman conquest and destruction of Jerusalem, 70 AD