Timeline

26th century BCE

1. c. 26th century BCE – c. 19th century BCE★★★★★

   Mature phase of the Indus Valley Civilisation

   Planned cities such as Mohenjo-daro and Harappa flourish along the Indus, with drainage systems, standardised weights and an undeciphered script.

   CultureEconomy· Pakistan, India
2. c. 2560 BCE★★★★★

   Great Pyramid of Giza completed

   The pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu is completed; it remained the tallest human-made structure for nearly 4,000 years.

   CultureTechnology· Egypt