c. 2334 BCE★★★★★
Sargon founds the Akkadian Empire
Sargon of Akkad conquers the Sumerian city-states, creating the first known multi-ethnic empire in Mesopotamia.
PoliticsWar· Iraq
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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