Historical world map

Historical timeline

1. Greek Empire

   Years: 800 BC - 146 BC

   Flourished in Athens and surrounding areas.

2. Macedonian Empire

   Years: 356 BC - 323 BC

   Expanded under Alexander the Great.

3. Roman Empire

   Years: 27 BC - 476 AD

   Dominated the Mediterranean region.

4. Byzantine Empire

   Years: 330 AD - 1453 AD

   Continued Roman traditions in the east.

5. Islamic Caliphate

   Years: 622 AD - 1258 AD

   Spanned the Middle East and North Africa.

6. Rightly Guided Caliphs

   Years: 632 AD - 661 AD

   Early Islamic leadership after Prophet Muhammad.

7. Umayyad Dynasty

   Years: 661 AD - 750 AD

   Established Damascus as the capital.

8. Abbasid Dynasty

   Years: 750 AD - 1258 AD

   Known for advancements in science and culture.

9. Fatimid Caliphate

   Years: 909 AD - 1171 AD

   Centered in Cairo, Egypt.

10. Seljuk Empire

    Years: 1037 AD - 1194 AD

    Spread Islamic culture and influence in Central Asia.

11. Mongol Empire

    Years: 1206 AD - 1368 AD

    Largest contiguous empire in history.

12. Ottoman Empire

    Years: 1299 AD - 1923 AD

    Controlled parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

13. Mughal Empire

    Years: 1526 AD - 1857 AD

    Known for architectural achievements in India.

14. Ethiopian Empire (Abyssinia)

    Years: 1270 AD - 1974 AD

    One of the oldest continuous monarchies.