600 p.e.v.

== Africa ==
Battus I of Cyrene, founder and first king of the Greek colony of Cyrenaica dies.
== Asia ==
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are built by Nebuchadnezzar.
Eli is working with the prophet Zoroaster, in Persia, to promote monotheism. Eli begins wondering how to give humanity a more direct connection to God. Cambyses I, father of Cyrus the Great and future king of Anshan (Persia) is born. Cyrus I, king of Anshan, dies.
King Gong of Chu, king of the Chinese state of Chu is born. Duke Cheng of Jin, ruler of the Chinese state of Jin dies.
Smyrna is sacked and destroyed by Alyattes II.
The country of Armenia is created.
== Europe ==
The first dwelling at Emain Macha (now Navan Fort) is built.
Milan is founded by Celts. Capua is founded by Etruscans. Pompeii is founded. The Etruscans seize possession of Rome, making it into a prosperous trade center. 
Victorious over the Carthaginians in a naval battle, the Greeks of Phocaea establish the city of Marseilles in today's France.
Athens is suffering severe economic problems. Archaic period of sculpture begins in Greece. Kouros (representation of a male youth) begins to be made, being finished in 580 p.e.v. Pitcher (olpe), from Corinth, is made. The Temple of Artemis, Korkyra in Corfu begins to be built. The Doric and Ionic orders are well developed.
== North America ==
The calendrical system begins appearing in areas with strong Olmec influence, continuing to appear until 500 p.e.v..
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