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1096CE
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1521CE

Paleolithic Era

— Origins of Humanity and the Stone Age —

Ancient Nubia

3500 BCE - 1500 CE, Sudan
Ancient Nubia

Ancient Nubia was a region along the Nile, known for its rich trade networks, powerful kingdoms, and cultural exchanges with Egypt.

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The Arawak

2000 BCE - 1500 CE, Brazil

This period marks the arrival and establishment of the Arawak people in the region, known for their agricultural practices and social structures.

politics culture
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The Amazonian Tribes

1000 BCE - 1500 CE, Brazil
The Amazonian Tribes

This period encompasses the diverse tribes of the Amazon, known for their unique cultures, languages, and adaptations to the rainforest environment.

culture environment
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Zapotec Civilization

700 BCE - 1521 CE, Mexico
Zapotec Civilization

The Zapotec Civilization was an indigenous Mesoamerican culture known for its cities, writing system, and monumental architecture.

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Ancestral Puebloans

100 CE - 1300 CE, United States of America
Ancestral Puebloans

This period marks the development of the Ancestral Puebloans, known for their unique architectural style and complex societies in the Four Corners region.

culture
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Silk Road

130 CE - 1453 CE, Global
Silk Road

The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting the East and West, facilitating cultural, commercial, and technological exchange.

culture
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Ghana Empire

300 CE - 1200 CE, Mali
Ghana Empire

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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Chola Empire

300 CE - 1279 CE, India
Chola Empire

The Chola Empire was a major Tamil dynasty in southern India, renowned for its naval power, administration, and temple architecture.

culture
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The Byzantine Empire

500 CE - 29 May 1453 CE, Turkey
The Byzantine Empire

This era marked the continuation of the Roman Empire in the East, characterized by its rich culture and complex political structure.

politics culture
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Hagia Sophia

537 CE - 1453 CE, Turkey
Hagia Sophia

This architectural marvel served as a cathedral and later a mosque, known for its massive dome and stunning mosaics. It represents Byzantine architecture at its peak.

culture religion
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Chichen Itza

600 CE - 1200 CE, Mexico
Chichen Itza

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
Srivijaya

This powerful maritime empire was a center for trade and Buddhism in Southeast Asia, influencing regional cultures.

culture economic
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Cahokia

600 CE - 1400 CE, United States of America
Cahokia

A pre-Columbian Native American city located near present-day St. Louis, known for its large earthen mounds and complex society.

culture economic
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The Spread of Islam

600 CE - 1500 CE, Global

Islam spread rapidly along the Silk Road, influencing trade, culture, and politics across Asia and beyond.

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Al-Andalus

711 CE - 1492 CE, Spain
Al-Andalus

A period marked by the establishment of a culturally rich and diverse society in the Iberian Peninsula, influenced by various traditions.

culture
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