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c. 900 BC–c. 500 BCCentral 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.
612 BCScythia, Neo-Assyrian Empire, Babylon [wars]The Medes persuade the Scythians to join with them and the Babylonians. They besiege the Assyrian capital Nineveh, which falls after three months and the Assyrian king perishes in the burning city. An Assyrian general, Assuruballit, assumes the kingship and takes up a new stand at Harran.


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