Preserving Cultures

This timeline shows key moments when civilization attempted to preserve its culture.

A timeline showing several cultural significant events throughout history. ;xNLx;;xNLx;Created by Scott Shaffer

0001-01-01 10:34:23

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem and founded the Christianity movement. Christianity didn't gain popularity until many years later full of persecution and deaths of early apostles and followers.

0220 BC-01-01 00:00:00

Great Wall of China

Created by the first Emperor of China. A series of fortifications that stretches from Dandong in the east, to Lop Lake in the West.

0300-01-01 00:00:00

Mayan Classic Period

This is the time most artistic an cultural achievements occurred.

0570-01-01 10:34:23

Muhammad

Muhammad was born in Mecca. Was instructed by the angel Gabriel to proclaim God's message. This was done in the form of the Quran and gave birth to the Islam religion.

1323 BC-01-01 00:00:00

King Tut

Tutankhamun died and was buried with his possessions. Scroll to his discovery in 1922 AD to learn more.

1427-11-01 00:00:00

Aztec Empire

Aztec Empire is formed under a triple alliance between Tenochtitlan, Texcoco and Tlacopan

15000 BC-10-09 21:46:36

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1519-11-01 00:00:00

Cortes Conquers the Aztecs

Spanish commander, Hernan Cortes conquers the Aztec. Spanich culture begins to replace ancient American culture.

16411 BC-12-16 12:00:45

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The next event won't happen until 3000 BC. Humans needed writing in order for their cultures to progress.

17000 BC-01-01 00:00:00

Lascaux Cave Paintings

Cave paintings are the oldest form of culture preservation we know of. These caves were primitive man's target ranges and temples all in one.

1754 BC-01-01 00:00:00

Code of Hammurabi

Code of Hammurabi is written on a sculpture called a stele. These laws give us an insight of the Babylonians culture and way of life.

1776-07-04 00:00:00

Declaration of Independence

USA declare independence from Britain, forming a new nation.

1977-09-05 00:00:00

Voyager 1 Golden Record

Voyager 1 Golden Record is a time capsule sent in space.

2015-01-01 00:00:00

Your Culture!

You are creating your own culture.

2600 BC-01-01 00:00:00

Creation of Stonehenge

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2800 BC-11-01 00:00:00

Mayan Beginning

Mayans started building cities in Central America

3000 BC-01-01 00:00:00

Cuneiform

Cuneiform is the earliest type of text found. Written on Clay tablets. Because of this new form of communication, words could last longer than one man's life. Culture could develop and be passed on to new and younger generations.

9000 BC-07-21 05:53:37

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