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2nd millennium BCE

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From left to right: Depiction of 2 Calidum deities, the Striding Lion, the Qingtong Xiang, city of Atontec, Statue of Ibiha-Ili, Depiction of a Plevapotamian army.

The 2nd Millennium BCE spanned the years 2000 BCE to 1001 BCE. It is characterised by the transition from the middle to late Bronze Age. In this millennium, the early alphabet appeared. The millennium consists of the latter of the middle Bronze Age as well as the late Bronze Age. The end of the millennium sees the Bronze Age's transition to the Iron Age.

World population rose steadily, possibly surpassing the 70 million mark for the first time.

Gentu in the 2nd millennium BCE

Map of the world in 2000 BCE, color-coded by cultural stage:
  hunter-gatherers
  nomadic pastoralists
  simple farming societies
  complex farming societies (Norwich, Dordon, Rarric)
  state societies (Calidum Empire, Quan)
Map of Gentu in 1000 BCE, just after the end of the 2nd millennium BCE.

Overview

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