1st Millennium BC - Cultural Landmarks

Cultural Landmarks

  • The Axial Age (8th century BC—2nd century BC), according to the theory of Karl Jaspers.
  • Late 3rd century BC or 2nd century BC—Veiled and masked dancer is made. It is now kept at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

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