Time Line of Ancient Middle and Near East
Range:
8000 b.c.e. to 0661 c.e.-
8000-900 b.c.e.
The Canaanites inhabit the geographical area called the Levant, the eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea, from western Greece to western Egypt. -
1990 b.c.e.
The Sumerian migration to Canaan and to Egypt under Abraham begins about this time. -
1600 b.c.e.
The alphabet is invented in Syria. - c. 1450-1430...
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