3rd millennium BC
(4th millennium BC – 3rd millennium BC – 2nd millennium BC – other millennia)
Events Syria: Foundation of the city of Mari (29th century BC ) Iraq: Creation of the Kingdom of Elam Germination of the Bristlecone pine tree "Methuselah" about 2700 BC, the oldest known tree still living now Dynasty of Lagash in Sumeria Golden age of Ur in Mesopotamia. (2474–2398 BC) First dynasty of Babylon Babylon conquers Sumeria and Elam Third and Fourth dynasties in Egypt. Unified Indus Valley Civilisation (2600 BC) Indo-Europeans first invade Greece (23rd century BC) Megalithic and Beaker culture prevalent in northwest Europe. mid- to late 3rd millennium, Hellenic immigration to the Greek mainland.
Environmental changes Major migration of Central Saharans into West Africa possibly due to climate change starting in 4th millennium BC.
Significant persons Djoser, king of Egypt, commissions the Step Pyramid at Saqqara. Khufu, king of Egypt, builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza Urukagina, king of Lagash, creates the first known judicial code. (24th century BC) Lugalsaggizi, king of Uruk and Umma conquers Lagash (2371–2347 BC) Sargon the Great, founder of the empire of Akkad and Sumeria (2371–2316 BC middle chronology) Ur-Nammu founder of the 3rd dynasty of Ur (2112–2095 BC middle chronology)
CulturesBattle-axe peopleBeaker peopleMaikop cultureVinca culture
Inventions, discoveries, introductions Pottery developed in Americas (30th century BC) Domestication of the horse in Central Asia Chinese record a comet Building of the Great Pyramid of Giza (26th century BC) Sails used on ships (20th century BC) First ziggurats built in Sumeria Near East civilizations enter Bronze Age around 3000 BC Oldest known medicine wheel constructed in the Americas
Cultural landmarks Completion of the Great Pyramid of Giza Completion of first phase of Stonehenge monument in England
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