But in fact most of their discoveries came thousands of years after African developments. While the remarkable black civilization in Egypt remains alluring, there was sophistication and impressive inventions throughout ancient sub-Saharan Africa as well. There are just a handful of scholars in this area. Best known as ancient Rome's rival in the Punic Wars, Carthage was a North African commercial hub that flourished for over 500 years. The city-state began its life in the 8th or 9th century B.C HISTORY TIMELINE WORLD HISTORY TIMELINE FROM ANCIENT HISTORY TO 21ST CENTURY First modern Homo Sapiens in Africa about 100,000 BC. Homo Sapiens settles in Europe, Asia and Rise of the Sumerian Civilization and development of cuneiform writing ca. 3,400 BC. Unification Let's take a trip to Africa, there, we will find evidence of a major ancient settlement that predates our entire history. Intelligent civilizations inhabited Africa over 100,000 years ago Around 150 km west of port Maputo, we find the remains of a huge metropolis that measures, according to initial studies, around 1500 square kilometers. Ancient Ghana, which sat on an immense gold mine, was so rich that even its dogs wore collars made of the precious metal. With strategic planning, powerful leaders, and an abundance of natural resources, Ghana soon became another big African influence. As with other African civilizations Kids learn about the history of Ancient Africa including civilizations, culture, people, geography, timeline, kingdoms, reglion, and daily life. Discover the rich traditions and past of this diverse continent. TIMELINES OF ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS: MESOPOTAMIA 1 FILM IDEAS, INC, 2003 Grade Level: 8-12 18 mins. DESCRIPTION Introduces Mesopotamia, the region between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers known as the Fertile Crescent or the "cradle of civilization." Describes the importance of these rivers in the development of civilizations. Focuses first on ca 1000: Ghana Empire of Soninke peoples (in what is now SE Mauritania) at height of power. The earliest of the 3 great West African states (emerging ca. 300 CE), Ghana equipped its armies with iron weapons and became master of the trade in salt and gold, controlling routes extending from present-day Morocco in the north, Lake Chad and Nubia/Egypt in the eat, and the coastal forests of western It would be negligent to talk about the great civilizations of Africa without mentioning the Mali Empire. One of the richest and most powerful states of pre-colonial Africa, Mali was a wonder in its own time, respected and admired by the great powers of North Africa and the Middle East and known as a center of learning and wealth. Africa indeed had an ancient civilization with many distinct features and various stages of historical and cultural development.This civilization had a complex, historical relationship with Egypt which included trade, wars, and conquest. This civilization also had the oldest known city in sub-Saharan Africa, the city of Kerma. Kids learn about the timeline of the history of Ancient Africa from early farmers and the first civilization in Egypt to the development of Medieval empires in West Africa like Mali and Songhai. Visual Timeline. To navigate the timeline, click and drag it with your mouse, or click on the timeline overview on the bottom. Legend: Arts & Culture Cities & Buildings Civilization & Science Migration & Trade Nature & Cli