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B.C.
2100 The last dynasty of Sumer is founded by Ur-Nammu
2100 Ur is an empire and Ur-Nammu writes a rule of law (perhaps the first)
2100 Egypt moves south to establish the Middle Kingdom (7th Dynasty)
2100 Aryans invade Indus Valley
2090 Abraham called by God
2067 Isaac born
2040-1991 Eleventh Dynasty Egypt. The kings were: Mentuhptep II, III, IV
2030 Elamites disrupt the unity of Sumer and Akkad
2007 Jacob born
2000 Bronze Age begins in Europe
2000 The Jomon culture increases in Japan
2000 Beginning of settled agriculture in the Niger River Valley
2000 Ur destroyed by Elamites, ending the Sumerian control of Mesopotamia.
2000 Native North-Americans settle in permanent villages, they domesticated dogs, and cultivated manioc, squash, maize, and beans.