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This period followed the Bronze Age collapse in the Near East, and the century saw the Early Iron Age take hold there.

The Greek Dark Ages which had come about in 1200 BC continued.

The Neo-Assyrian Empire is established towards the end of the 10th century BC.

In Iron Age India, the Vedic period is ongoing.

In China, the Zhou Dynasty is in power.

The European Bronze Age is ongoing ( Urnfield culture ).

For Japan, see the Jomon period.