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The '''Early Bronze Age''' extends between 1200 and 3200 <small>BC</small>, essentially from the beginning of written history to widespread collapse in civilisations throughout the eastern Mediterranean.  Human history would see the rise of ancient '''Egypt''', '''Sumer and Akkad''', the '''Indus Valley''' culture, the '''Xia, Shang and Zhou''' dynasties in China, '''Mycenaean''' Greece and the '''Hittites'''.  In northern Europe, the gnomish '''Vepses''' empire would comprise much of Europe's northern forests.  Elves from the west would appear and found the '''Egreliian''' culture.  Hobgoblins would build an empire, the '''Yaxjasso''', that for a while controlled much of Siberia.  There would be other, numerous civilisations that would also rise, many of which little information would remain in the documents of the game world.
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The '''Early Bronze Age''' extends between 1200 and 3200 <small>BC</small>, essentially from the beginning of written history to widespread collapse in civilisations throughout the eastern [[Mediterranean]]Advancements were made in metallurgy and [[Bronzeworking (technology)|bronze]] tools, especially for farming, construction and warfare; in [[Pottery (technology)|pottery]] and ceramics, used for storage, cooking and transportation of goods; in [[Wheel (technology)|wheeled]] vehicles such as carts and chariots; in [[Writing (technology)|writing]] systems that allowed documentation of laws, administrative matters, religious texts and history; in textiles and weaving; and in craftsmanship of iron, silver and gold, in the creation of intricate jewelry, ornaments and decorative items.
 
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Human history would see the rise of ancient '''Egypt''', '''Sumer and Akkad''', the '''Indus Valley''' culture, the '''Xia, Shang and Zhou''' dynasties in China, '''Mycenaean''' Greece and the '''Hittites'''.  In northern Europe, the gnomish '''Vepses''' empire would comprise much of Europe's northern forests.  Elves from the west would appear and found the '''Egreliian''' culture.  Hobgoblins would build an empire, the '''Yaxjasso''', that for a while controlled much of Siberia.  There would be other, numerous civilisations that would also rise, many for which knowledge in the game world is lacking.
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== Egypt ==
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: ''Main Article:'' [[Egyptian History]]
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The era comprised the '''Early Dynastic''' period, followed by the '''Old, Middle and New Kingdoms''', the last of which ended in 1090 <small>BC</small>.  The '''Old Kingdom''' (c.2780-2270 <small>BC</small>) saw the building of the Pyramids at Gizeh, flourishing of agriculture, occupation of the Sinai and it's copper mines and the establishment of Egypt's enormous wealth, centered in Memphis on the Upper Nile.  Nonetheless, as centuries passed, these lavish expenditures brought about a period of economic and political collapse.
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The '''Middle Kingdom''' (c.2143-1790 <small>BC</small>)''' reunified Egypt with it's centre at Thebes.  Penetrating south, above the 1st Cataract, and militarily into Syria, the era is marked by a classic periof of art and literature, along with long distance trade being established with the Fertile Crescent and the Red Sea.  But the period ended in confusion following the invasion of the '''Hyksos''' from Syria.
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The '''New Kingdom''' (c.1555-1090 <small>BC</small>)''' drove out the Hyksos and re-established Egypt's unity.  Egypt became a great military power, conquering Syria, contending with the Hittites and making Egypt the most feared state in the region. A process of disintigration began, however, as Egypt's Syrian border became too costly to maintain.  Sea raiders plundered the Delta as Libyans challenged Egypt's power in the west.  Eventually, the unrelenting drain on Egypt's finances would bring about a complete collapse of the state at the end of the 12th century <small>BC</small>.

Revision as of 18:36, 20 August 2023

The Early Bronze Age extends between 1200 and 3200 BC, essentially from the beginning of written history to widespread collapse in civilisations throughout the eastern Mediterranean. Advancements were made in metallurgy and bronze tools, especially for farming, construction and warfare; in pottery and ceramics, used for storage, cooking and transportation of goods; in wheeled vehicles such as carts and chariots; in writing systems that allowed documentation of laws, administrative matters, religious texts and history; in textiles and weaving; and in craftsmanship of iron, silver and gold, in the creation of intricate jewelry, ornaments and decorative items.

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Human history would see the rise of ancient Egypt, Sumer and Akkad, the Indus Valley culture, the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties in China, Mycenaean Greece and the Hittites. In northern Europe, the gnomish Vepses empire would comprise much of Europe's northern forests. Elves from the west would appear and found the Egreliian culture. Hobgoblins would build an empire, the Yaxjasso, that for a while controlled much of Siberia. There would be other, numerous civilisations that would also rise, many for which knowledge in the game world is lacking.

Egypt

Main Article: Egyptian History

The era comprised the Early Dynastic period, followed by the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms, the last of which ended in 1090 BC. The Old Kingdom (c.2780-2270 BC) saw the building of the Pyramids at Gizeh, flourishing of agriculture, occupation of the Sinai and it's copper mines and the establishment of Egypt's enormous wealth, centered in Memphis on the Upper Nile. Nonetheless, as centuries passed, these lavish expenditures brought about a period of economic and political collapse.

The Middle Kingdom (c.2143-1790 BC) reunified Egypt with it's centre at Thebes. Penetrating south, above the 1st Cataract, and militarily into Syria, the era is marked by a classic periof of art and literature, along with long distance trade being established with the Fertile Crescent and the Red Sea. But the period ended in confusion following the invasion of the Hyksos from Syria.

The New Kingdom (c.1555-1090 BC) drove out the Hyksos and re-established Egypt's unity. Egypt became a great military power, conquering Syria, contending with the Hittites and making Egypt the most feared state in the region. A process of disintigration began, however, as Egypt's Syrian border became too costly to maintain. Sea raiders plundered the Delta as Libyans challenged Egypt's power in the west. Eventually, the unrelenting drain on Egypt's finances would bring about a complete collapse of the state at the end of the 12th century BC.