Mar 17, 2025 · Uncover the mysteries of the oldest civilizations in the world, tracing their legacies and innovations that shaped human history.

Current theories and findings identify the Fertile Crescent as the first and oldest cradle of civilization. Examples of sites in this area are the early Neolithic site of Göbekli Tepe (9500–8000 BC) and …

Aug 9, 2022 · Here’s a look at six of the earliest civilizations—and the legacies they left to the world. 1. Meaning “between two rivers” in Greek, Mesopotamia (located in modern-day Iraq, Kuwait and Syria) …

Dec 8, 2025 · History of Mesopotamia, the region in southwestern Asia where the world’s earliest civilization developed. Centered between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the region in ancient times …

The first civilization emerged during the fourth millennium BCE in Mesopotamia, the “fertile crescent,” between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Around 3500 BCE, Sumer ushered in the Bronze Age, and …

Jun 11, 2025 · Ancient Rome, a pivotal civilization from 753 BCE to 476 CE, originated as an agricultural and pastoral community. It transformed into a formidable city-state with a strong military.

Dec 15, 2019 · Between 1438 and 1532, the Inca people blossomed from a small tribe to being South America’s largest empire in the pre-Columbian era, and during its zenith, their borders even crept …

Jan 13, 2026 · Often hailed as the cradle of civilization, Sumer emerged in southern Mesopotamia around 4500 BCE. The Sumerians developed one of the first writing systems—cuneiform—and …

This series identifies four cornerstones of civilization – war, religion, cities, and trade – and explores each in the context of a different location.

Aug 27, 2025 · Discover the top 10 oldest civilizations in the world, including Sumerian, Egyptian, and Indus Valley. Explore their innovations, legacies, and approximate starting dates.