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Hurrian Civilization Timeline Game

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Explore the fascinating history of the ancient Hurrian civilization through this engaging timeline game.

  • Learn about the rise of the Hurrian civilization in the Near East
  • Discover the cultural achievements and innovations of the Hurrians
  • Uncover the interactions between the Hurrians and other ancient civilizations (if applicable)

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

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  • 2300 BCE: Hurrians settle in the region of modern-day Syria and southeastern Turkey
  • 2000 BCE: Hurrian city-states begin to emerge in the region
  • 1500 BCE: Hurrians establish the kingdom of Mitanni in northern Mesopotamia
  • 1400 BCE: Mitanni becomes a major power in the Near East
  • 1380 BCE: Hittite-Mitanni treaty is signed, establishing peace between the two kingdoms
  • 1275 BCE: Mitanni capital of Washukanni is sacked by the Assyrians
  • 1200 BCE: Mitanni kingdom collapses and is absorbed by the Assyrians and Hittites
  • 900 BCE: Hurrian influence continues in the region through the Kingdom of Urartu
  • 800 BCE: Urartian kingdom reaches its height of power
  • 590 BCE: Urartu is conquered by the Assyrians
  • 500 BCE: Hurrian culture and language continue to influence the region
  • 19th century CE: Hurrian artifacts and inscriptions are discovered by archaeologists
  • 20th century CE: Hurrian civilization is studied and documented by scholars
  • present day: Modern-day descendants of the Hurrians continue to preserve their cultural heritage

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