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Ampin, Manu. "How Many Democratic Nations Are There? - BORGENGREAT       ZIMBABWE: A History Almost Forgotten." May 2004. Accessed November 20, 2016. http://manuampim.com/ZIMBABWE.html.

Holloway, April. "Nabta Playa and the Ancient Astronomers of the Nubian Desert." Ancient Origins. April 26, 2015. Accessed November 20, 2016. http://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-africa/nabta-playa-and-ancient-astronomers-nubian-desert-002954.

Mark, Joshua J. "Pyramid." Ancient History Encyclopedia. N.p., 2009. Web. 20 Nov. 2016.

Mark, Joshua J. "New Kingdom of Egypt." Ancient History Encyclopedia. 2016. Accessed November 20, 2016. http://www.ancient.eu/New_Kingdom_of_Egypt/.

Robertshaw, Peter. "The Elmenteitan: An Early Food‐producing Culture in East Africa." World Archaeology 20, no. 1 (1988): 57-69. doi:10.1080/00438243.1988.9980056.

Scarre, Christopher, ed. The Human Past: World Prehistory & the Development of Human Societies. 3rd ed. New York, NY: Thames & Hudson, 2005. Print.

"The Amarna Letters (Late Bronze Age, 14th Century BCE) after the Amarna Revolution." Amarna Letters. 2000. Accessed November 20, 2016. http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/amarnaletters.htm.

"Understanding Rock Art Search." Understanding Rock Art. Accessed November 20, 2016. http://www.arara.org/Understanding_Rock_Art.html.

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2950 to 2575 BC

During this period there were long sequences of ruling dynasties. The beginning of this period was marked by literature and administrative and the economics of the state increased as well. Djoser was the ruler of the 3rd dynasty during this period Djoser was the creator of the Step Pyramid; which was a architectural innovation of that time.
Human Cultural Development:
During this period of time advancements were on high. Improvements showed how the state was continually progressive.
Source:
Scarre, Christopher, ed. The Human Past: World Prehistory & the Development of Human Societies. 3rd ed. New York, NY: Thames & Hudson, 2005. Print.
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I felt this was important to add. Microliths foundings kept popping up throughout this chapter. On page 358 in a Qadan site microliths were found. Microliths had a lot of different uses. Such as cutting grass, arrows and spears. Throughout the centuries microliths evolve and become more useful.
Human Cultural Development:
Microliths show how technologic advancement kept happening.
Source:
Scarre, Christopher, ed. The Human Past: World Prehistory & the Development of Human Societies. 3rd ed. New York, NY: Thames & Hudson, 2005. Print.
Picture:
http://arbannig.blogspot.com/2013/01/about-microliths-in-south-limburg-area.html

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This archeological site lies on the Zimbabwe Plateau. The area was lucky and had good natural recourses. This site has impressive stone structures that were scattered all around this site. The population was also high with approximately 18,000, and the area was thought to be a capital back then.
Human Cultural Development:
Great Zimbabwe was a thriving state yet had to face issues as heavy demand of resources as a state would.
Source:
Ampin, Manu. "How Many Democratic Nations Are There? - BORGENGREAT  ZIMBABWE: A History Almost Forgotten." May 2004. Accessed November 20, 2016. http://manuampim.com/ZIMBABWE.html.
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https://www.britannica.com/place/Great-Zimbabwe

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2920 BC
Elmenteitan culture was a food producing culture. Many stone artifact findings showed advancement with technology. The people used stone to make stone bowls. Another finding was that the people bury their dead under stone cairns.
Human Cultural Development:
This culture of people showed the importance of resources and how pottery advanced.
Source:
Robertshaw, Peter. "The Elmenteitan: An Early Food‐producing Culture in East Africa." World Archaeology 20, no. 1 (1988): 57-69. doi:10.1080/00438243.1988.9980056.

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1400 BCE

As literature was increasing during this time tablets were found with writing. The writings on the tablets were letters back and forth between major powers. These letters were also used for marriages and friendship statements.
Human Cultural Development:
These letters shown the first such thing close to a diplomatic system. Also, shown that communication between powers kept increasing.
Source:
"The Amarna Letters (Late Bronze Age, 14th Century BCE) after the Amarna Revolution." Amarna Letters. 2000. Accessed November 20, 2016. http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/amarnaletters.htm.

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1570 BC - 1079 BCE

The New Kingdom is a time when Egypt extends borders to become and empire. During this time Egypt now works with other powers and literacy is at an all time high. The Hyskos and Semitic people were in power. Religion and resources increased during this time
Human Cultural Development:
Many society changes happened and literacy increased. Having a mass amount of resources and increase of literature made the society come together.
Source:
Mark, Joshua J. "New Kingdom of Egypt." Ancient History Encyclopedia. 2016. Accessed November 20, 2016. http://www.ancient.eu/New_Kingdom_of_Egypt/.
Picture:
http://www.ancient.eu/New_Kingdom_of_Egypt/

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2589 BC - 2504 BC

The Giza pyramids consist of 3 large scale pyramids. These pyramids were made for 3 pharaohs; Menkaure, Khufu and Khafre. These massive structures still stand today. The Giza pyramids showed power within Egypt.
Human Cultural Development:
Power became relevant in Egypt. Infrastructure, labor and organization increased with these pyramids.
Source:
Mark, Joshua J. "Pyramid." Ancient History Encyclopedia. N.p., 2009. Web. 20 Nov. 2016.

Picture:
http://www.ancient.eu/pyramid/

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4500 BC - 3000 BC

Bavarian was a cultural phase in Egypt east of the Nile. This phase showed that their pottery and technical skills with art improved greatly. 600 tombs were excavated.
Human Cultural Development:
Advances were made and new innovative ways of creating pottery. This shows how the indigenous people increased their resources and found new ways to use them
Source:
Scarre, Christopher, ed. The Human Past: World Prehistory & the Development of Human Societies. 3rd ed. New York, NY: Thames & Hudson, 2005. Print.

Picture
:http://ancientneareast.tripod.com/Badarian_Culture.html

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4800- 3600 BC

Nabta Playa is a megalithic site located in southern Egypt. This site is known as the beginning of farming. Cattle was found at this site which showed hunter-gatherer like strategies. Findings of sheep and goats were domesticated at this site.
Human Cultural Development:
Farming being introduced and showed growth within their people. People began not to travel as much and figured out how to sustain harsh climates.
Source:
Holloway, April. "Nabta Playa and the Ancient Astronomers of the Nubian Desert." Ancient Origins. April 26, 2015. Accessed November 20, 2016. http://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-africa/nabta-playa-and-ancient-astronomers-nubian-desert-002954.

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25000 BC- 15000 BC

Southern African rock art was found in multiple caves in Africa. Such as Apollo II Cave and Wonderwerk Cave. The cave art was used for many different things. One way cave art was used was for hunting. The artist would draw an animal in hopes he would be able to hunt and kill the animal.
Human Cultural Development:
This was a form of communication and held heavy representations within the native people.
Source: "Understanding Rock Art Search." Understanding Rock Art. Accessed November 20, 2016. http://www.arara.org/Understanding_Rock_Art.html.

Picture: http://africanrockart.britishmuseum.org/#/article/techniques