23rd century BC facts for kids

The 23rd century BC was a time period that lasted for 100 years, from 2300 BC to 2201 BC. Many important things happened around the world during these years, especially in ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia and Egypt.

What Happened in the 23rd Century BC?

Ruins of the pyramid complex of Pepi II, who ruled for a very long time.

• Around 2334 BC to 2279 BC: Sargon of Akkad took control of a large area called Mesopotamia. He created one of the first empires in history.
• Around 2333 BC: The Gojoseon kingdom began in Korea. This was the first government system there.
• Around 2300 BC: The Bronze Age started. This was a time when people began using bronze to make tools and weapons.
• Around 2300 BC: A special disk belonging to Enheduanna was made in Ur. She was a very important priestess.
• Around 2300 BC: A large canal called Bahr Yusuf was made in Egypt. It helped connect the Nile River to a big lake.
• Around 2288 BC: Pepi II became the Pharaoh (ruler) of Egypt. He ruled for an incredibly long time.
• Around 2285 BC: Enheduanna, a high priestess in Ur, was born. She was also a famous writer.
• Around 2254 BC: A stone carving called the Stela of Naram-Sin was created. It shows a victory of the Akkadian Empire.
• Around 2250 BC: People in Central America started growing maize (corn) for the first time.
• Around 2240 BC: Akkad, the capital city of the Akkadian Empire, became the biggest city in the world.
• Around 2220 BC: The Scord of Brouster farmstead was built in Shetland, Scotland. This shows early farming in the area.
• Around 2215 BC: A group of people called the Guti attacked the Akkadian Empire. They destroyed its capital city, Akkad.
• Around 2300 BC: People in Northern Europe began to use metals.

Important People of the 23rd Century BC

• Sargon of Akkad: He was the founder of the Akkadian Empire. He is known as one of the first people to build a large empire in history.
• 2279 BC: Sargon I passed away.

See also

In Spanish: Siglo XXIII a. C. para niños