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586 BC| c. 900 BC–c. 500 BC | Central America [everyday life] | La Venta becomes the major centre of the second phase of Olmec civilization in Mexico. The site of San Lorenzo is abandoned, possibly in a violent overthrow of the local elite, or possibly for religious reasons. La Venta is a ceremonial or elite centre, supported by a large agricultural population. It has a large main pyramid in addition to smaller ones. | | c. 600 BC–c. 480 BC | Greece [sculpture] | The Greek Archaic period of sculpture is evident, a typical form being the kouros, a rigid freestanding nude. | | 586 BC | Palestine, Neo-Babylonian Empire [wars] | King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon resumes the siege of Jerusalem in response to King Zedekiah's rebellion against Babylonian rule, and the city falls – this time it is completely destroyed. This is the end of Judah as a nation, 136 years after the end of Israel. King Zedekiah of Judah flees but is captured at Jericho, and has to witness the death of his sons before being blinded. |
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