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3500 BCE: The Sumerians settle in Mesopotamia and establish the first known civilization in the region.
2334 BCE: Sargon of Akkad conquers Sumer and establishes the Akkadian Empire, creating the first empire in history.
1792 BCE: Hammurabi becomes the king of Babylon and creates the Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest known written legal codes.
1595 BCE: The Hittites, a powerful Anatolian civilization, conquer Babylon and take control of Mesopotamia.
911 BCE: The Assyrians rise to power and establish the Assyrian Empire, becoming known for their military expertise and extensive conquests.
612 BCE: The Neo-Babylonian Empire, under King Nabopolassar, conquers Assyria and becomes the primary power in Mesopotamia.
539 BCE: The Persian Empire, led by Cyrus the Great, conquers Babylon and incorporates Mesopotamia into its vast empire.
323 BCE: The empire of Alexander the Great reaches Mesopotamia, bringing Hellenistic influence to the region.
141 BCE: The Parthians take control of Mesopotamia and establish the Parthian Empire.
224 CE: The Sassanian Empire emerges and replaces the Parthians as the ruling power in Mesopotamia.
Information compiled in this site come from the following sources; British Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Smithsonian Institute, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Acropolis Museum, Encyclopedia Britannica, Egypt Time Travel, Journey to Egypt, Getty Institute, Boston Museum of Fine Art
If you have edits you would like to suggest, please email Michael.Veley@ship.k12.pa.us
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