There's Ancient History and Then There's Ancient Ancient...

This simple timeline uses just a touch of color to distinguish the major eras from one another and the main developments in each time period. The final column contains links to articles on the areas and peoples covered by the main developments in each era: From the Bronze Age to A.D. 500 - The Ancient Eras.

Also see 60 Important Ancient Events.

Related:

• Rome Era-by-Era Timeline
• Greece Era-by-Era Timeline
• Greek Philosophers
• Roman Britain Timeline