Composite Bow
2000 BCE - 1000 CE, Kazakhstan
A bow made from wood, horn, and sinew; used extensively by horse archers in the Eurasian steppes.
military culture
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Bantu Migration
1000 BCE - 1000 CE, Global
This migration involved the movement of Bantu-speaking peoples across Africa, significantly influencing the continent's demographics and cultures.
culture
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Kingdom of Aksum
100 CE - 940 CE, Ethiopia
This kingdom emerged as a major trading empire in the region, known for its monumental obelisks and as an early adopter of Christianity.
politics culture
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Teotihuacan
100 CE - 750 CE, Mexico
This ancient Mesoamerican city is known for its impressive pyramids and complex urban planning, showcasing the advanced civilization that once thrived there.
culture religion
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Saxons
200 CE - 927 CE, Germany
The Saxons were a Germanic tribe inhabiting northern Germany and the Netherlands, later migrating to Britain and influencing early medieval England.
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Maya Civilization
250 CE - 900 CE, Mexico
The Maya civilization was known for its advanced writing, art, architecture, and astronomical systems.
culture intellectual
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Classic Period
250 CE - 900 CE, Mexico
This era marks a significant phase in Mesoamerican history characterized by the rise of powerful city-states and advancements in art and architecture.
culture art
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Franks
250 CE - 843 CE, France
The Franks were a confederation of Germanic tribes that settled in Roman Gaul, establishing a powerful kingdom and influencing the transition from Roman to medieval Europe.
culture
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Pallava Kingdom
275 CE - 897 CE, India
The Pallava Kingdom was a South Indian dynasty that contributed significantly to Dravidian architecture and the spread of Hinduism in Southeast Asia.
culture
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Ghana Empire
300 CE - 1200 CE, Mali
This period marks the rise of a powerful empire in West Africa, known for its wealth and trade, particularly in gold and salt.
culture economic
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Anglo-Saxons
410 CE - 1066 CE, United Kingdom
The Anglo-Saxons were Germanic settlers in Britain, establishing kingdoms after the Roman withdrawal and laying the foundations for medieval England.
culture
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Wari Empire
500 CE - 1000 CE, Peru
This period marked the rise of a significant Andean civilization known for its advanced architecture and urban planning.
politics culture
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Chichen Itza
600 CE - 1200 CE, Mexico
This large pre-Columbian archaeological site was a major city of the Maya civilization, known for its pyramid, El Castillo, and astronomical significance.
culture religion
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Srivijaya
600 CE - 1200 CE, Indonesia
This powerful maritime empire was a center for trade and Buddhism in Southeast Asia, influencing regional cultures.
culture economic
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The Tang Dynasty
1 Jan 618 CE - 31 Dec 907 CE, China
A high point in Chinese civilization, known for its cultural, political, and economic prosperity.
politics culture
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