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| − | The '''5th millennium | + | The '''5th millennium BCE''' sees the spread of [[agriculture]] from the Middle East throughout southern and central Europe. Urban cultures in [[Mesopotamia]] and [[Anatolia]] flourish, developing the [[wheel]]. [[Copper]] ornaments become more common, marking the [[Chalcolithic]]. [[Animal husbandry]] spreads throughout Eurasia, reaching what is now modern day [[China]]. [[World population]] grows slightly throughout the millennium, maybe from 5 to 7 million people. |
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Revision as of 00:09, June 24, 2007
| Millennia: | 6th millennium BC - | 5th millennium BC - | 4th millennium BC |
The 5th millennium BCE sees the spread of agriculture from the Middle East throughout southern and central Europe. Urban cultures in Mesopotamia and Anatolia flourish, developing the wheel. Copper ornaments become more common, marking the Chalcolithic. Animal husbandry spreads throughout Eurasia, reaching what is now modern day China. World population grows slightly throughout the millennium, maybe from 5 to 7 million people.