1100s BC (decade) facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium BC |
| Centuries: | 13th century BC – 12th century BC – 11th century BC |
| Decades: | 1130s BC 1120s BC 1110s BC – 1100s BC – 1090s BC 1080s BC 1070s BC |
| Years: | 1109 BC 1108 BC 1107 BC 1106 BC 1105 BC 1104 BC 1103 BC 1102 BC 1101 BC 1100 BC |
| Categories: | Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments |
Imagine a time over 3,000 years ago! The years around 1100 BC were a period of big changes and new beginnings across the world. Ancient civilizations were shifting, and new ideas were starting to appear. Let's explore what was happening during this fascinating time.
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Major Events Around 1100 BC
This period saw many important things happen, from new cities being built to the end of powerful empires.
Cities and Civilizations Emerge
- Around 1104 BC, the city of Cadiz was founded in what is now Spain. It's one of the oldest cities in Western Europe!
- The powerful Assyrian king, Tiglath-Pileser I, expanded his empire by conquering the Hittites around 1100 BC. This showed Assyria's growing strength.
Big Changes in Ancient Greece
- Around 1100 BC, a group of people called the Dorians moved into Ancient Greece. This event is often seen as a major shift in Greek history.
- The amazing Mycenaean civilization, known for its grand palaces and brave warriors, came to an end around this time. Many of their cities were destroyed.
- The Late Minoan culture, which had thrived on the island of Crete, also ended around 1100 BC.
- These changes marked the start of what historians call the Greek Dark Ages. It was a period where writing and large-scale building seemed to disappear for a while.
End of Empires and New Beginnings
- In Egypt, the powerful New Kingdom period came to an end around 1100 BC. This led to a time of less central control.
- Far away in China, the Shang Dynasty, which had ruled for many centuries, also ended around this time.
- In northern Italy, a new way of life called the proto-Villanovan culture began to develop.
- Interestingly, the Maya Calendar, used by the ancient Maya people, counts time starting from around 1102 BC.
Important People of This Era
Even though it was a long time ago, we know about some important figures from this period.
Leaders and Thinkers
- King David was a famous ruler over Israel. He is known for uniting the Israelite tribes and establishing Jerusalem as his capital.
- Some believe that Zarathustra, a very important religious prophet, was born around 1100 BC. His teachings led to the religion of Zoroastrianism.
Amazing Discoveries and Inventions
This period also saw the creation of tools and systems that changed the world forever.
New Ways to Communicate and Understand the Stars
- The Alphabet was developed by the Phoenicians. This was a huge step forward because it made writing much simpler than using complex pictures or symbols. It allowed more people to learn to read and write!
- The Assyrians created something called MUL.APIN. This was an ancient catalog that listed many constellations and helped people understand the night sky. It showed how advanced their knowledge of astronomy was.
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