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TiMELiNES

c. 3000 BCE

Oil lamps illuminate early cities

Stone and ceramic lamps allow controlled indoor light after sunset in ancient urban societies.

Canonical milestoneMiddle East and Mediterranean1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of Night and Light

Position 1

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Encyclopaedia BritannicaConfidence 93%

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