Around 2800 BCE, several significant events occurred:
Early Dynastic Period in Mesopotamia (c. 2900–2350 BCE): The city-states of Sumer in Mesopotamia continued to develop during this period, witnessing the establishment of the Early Dynastic Period characterized by the emergence of early kingships.Construction of the Step Pyramid of Djoser (c. 2667–2648 BCE): Imhotep, an Egyptian architect and polymath, designed and oversaw the construction of the Step Pyramid of Djoser, marking an early phase of pyramid building in Egypt.Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3300–1300 BCE): The urban centers of the Indus Valley Civilization, including Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, continued to thrive during this period, showcasing advanced urban planning and sophisticated engineering.Development of Early Writing Systems: Various early writing systems and scripts were emerging in different regions, such as cuneiform in Mesopotamia and hieroglyphs in Egypt.Elamite Civilization in Iran: The Elamites, an ancient civilization in the Iranian plateau, began to develop, with Susa as one of their major centers.
These events contribute to our understanding of the cultural, architectural, and technological advancements of ancient civilizations during the 29th century BCE.
