40th century BC explained

During the 40th century BC, the Eastern Mediterranean region was in the Chalcolithic period (Copper Age), transitional between the Stone and the Bronze Ages. Northwestern Europe was in the Neolithic. China was dominated by the Neolithic Yangshao culture. The Americas were in a phase of transition between the Paleo-Indian (Lithic) to the Meso-Indian (Archaic) stage. This century started in 4000 BC and ended in 3901 BC.

Cultures

Near East

Europe

See main article: Neolithic Europe.

East Asia

Events and innovations

Calendars

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Naqadan Culture. Ancient Egypt Online. 6 December 2016.
  3. Web site: Mark. Joshua. Uruk. World History Encyclopedia. 6 December 2016.
  4. Federico Lara Peinado, Universidad Complutense de Madrid: "La Civilización Sumeria". Historia 16, 1999.
  5. Web site: Walker. Brian. Scientists discover 'oldest' winery in Armenian cave. CNN. 6 December 2016.