Events with tag - Archaeological Sites

January 1, 2056 BC

Construction of Karnak Temple Complex

The Karnak Temple Complex, initiated around 2055 BCE, evolved over 2000 years to become the largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt. Starting as a modest shrine during the Middle Kingdom, it expanded significantly during the New Kingdom period, featuring contributions from numerous pharaohs including Senusret I, Hatshepsut, and Ramesses II.

January 1, 1265 BC

Construction of Abu Simbel Temples

The magnificent Abu Simbel temples, carved into mountainside, were constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II, taking 20 years to complete from 1264 BCE to 1244 BCE.

January 1, 58 BC

Temple of Edfu Completion

The Temple of Edfu, one of ancient Egypt's most impressive Ptolemaic temples, was completed in 57 BCE after 180 years of construction. This massive structure, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, represents the pinnacle of Egyptian temple architecture.

January 1, 47 BC

Inauguration of Basilica Julia

The Basilica Julia, ancient Rome's massive civil courthouse, was inaugurated in 46 BCE under Julius Caesar's direction. Located in the Roman Forum, this architectural masterpiece served as the center for civil courts, commerce, and public gatherings.

January 1, 1000

Choctaw Mississippi River Settlements

The Choctaw people established their first permanent settlements along the Mississippi River around 1000 CE, creating sophisticated networks of villages and trade routes that shaped their cultural identity and marked the beginning of their significant presence in the region.

January 1, 1050

Rise and Fall of Cahokia

Cahokia emerged as North America's first major urban center around 1050 CE, growing to a population of 20,000 inhabitants. This sophisticated Native American city featured massive earthen mounds, advanced urban planning, and extensive trade networks before its decline in 1350 CE.

January 1, 1200

Plaquemine Culture Emergence

The Plaquemine culture emerged as a significant Native American civilization along the Mississippi River around 1200 CE, developing sophisticated architectural practices and complex settlements that transformed the lower Mississippi Valley landscape.