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
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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