Century
25th Century BCE
What happened in the 25th Century BCE.
CivilizationRise of the Kingdom of Kush at Kermac. 2500 BCE · Kerma, SudanThe Kingdom of Kush emerges in Nubia as a powerful rival to Egypt with unique monumental architecture and trade networks.
ReligionDiscovery of the Pashupati Sealc. 2500 BCE · Mohenjo-daro, Indus Valley (modern Pakistan)The Pashupati seal is carved, depicting a seated figure surrounded by animals, likely an early prototype of the Hindu god Shiva.
CivilizationProduction of Indus Valley Sealsc. 2500 BCE · Mohenjo-daro, Indus Valley (Modern Pakistan)Craftsmen carve intricate steatite seals featuring undeciphered script and animal motifs.