A civilization is a human society which consists of different cities and is characterized by cultural and technological development. Early civilizatio

A civilization is a human society which consists of different cities and is characterized by cultural and technological development. Early civilizations emerged in many areas of the world as people started to assemble in urban settlements. The early civilizations were seen as creative and their innovations and way of life continue to have an impact on even today’s society. Let’s find out about some of the greatest civilizations. 1. Ancient Maya  The Mayan civilization took root from 1000 BC until AD 1520. The Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco and Chiapas regions of modern-day Mexico as well as Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras, were all home to the indigenous Mayan people. The Mayans produced some of the best pottery, agriculture, writing, calendars, Mathematics and they also left behind an outstanding amount of beautiful structures and symbolic artwork. They built new temples in a stepped pyramid shape and for this, the Mayan were known as the great artists of Mesoamerica. 2. Ancient Egypt The ancient Egypt civilization was established by 3000 BC. People today are fascinated by the great temples and monuments of ancient Egypt. People constantly question how the Egyptians were able to build the magnificent pyramids such as the Great Pyramid of Giza, The Temple of Amun and the Colossi of Memnon. These structures showed that the ancient Egyptians had an extraordinary command of Science and Technology. Their skills also included agriculture, medicine, astronomy, art and literature. The Egyptians were the first to invent furniture, clocks, the alphabet and writing instruments. 3. Ancient Rome  Although Rome started as a small village along the banks of the river on the Italian Peninsula about 750 BC, Rome became one of history's largest empires encompassing vast areas of the Mediterranean and beyond. Ancient Rome had a great influence on the modern world. Ancient Romans pioneered advances in science and technology. They were adept engineers who had a good grasp of the laws of physics and used water to power mills and developed road networks. They developed tools and used agricultural techniques such as crop rotation, grafting and pruning which we use today. Language and literature were also aspects of ancient Rome. 4. Greek Civilization Ancient Greece was one of the civilizations to inhabit the coast of the Mediterranean from 1100 BC to AD 104. This civilization is known for its art, philosophy and democracy. Their legacy involved politics, as Greece had a collection of 1500 territories which were like sovereign nations with their own rulers. They were also known for their large scale democracy. The Greeks also had a reputation for their military which helped protect and expand their territory. War heroes inspired the Olympics where physical competitions were celebrated. They created amazing sculptures and developed three types of columns which are replicated and used in the western world. Greek philosophy influenced much of what we know today. Greeks also influenced many languages. 5. Indus Valley Civilization  The Indus Valley Civilization also called the Harappan culture was established from 3300 to 1900 BCE and was one of the earliest urban civilizations in human history. It flourished alongside other civilizations such as ancient Egypt. Urban planning was practiced and standard dimensions were used in construction which is suggestive of the people’s appreciation for uniformity. The people lived near rivers and depended on agriculture. They had sophisticated sanitation and water supply systems. An equal society was promoted and they focused on trade.

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