New Delhi: Since the beginning of human settlements on this planet, history has witnessed the rise and fall of several civilisations. While some of them perished without even a whimper, some prospered and went out with a bang, leaving behind a rich legacy. In this article, we will take a look at the oldest civilisations in the world.
Oldest civilisations in the world
Mesopotamian Civilisation
In today’s age, the region of Mesopotamia is in Iraq, Syria and Kuwait. It is hailed as the birthplace of human civilization, the place from where it all started. It was formed along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers and achieved great advancements in astronomy, literacy, mathematics, agriculture, law, architecture and many other fields. It saw the rise of the first urban cities like Babylon, Akkad and Ashur.
Egyptian Civilisation
Ancient Egypt remains one of the most cherished civilizations of the past. It was one of the most powerful empires in the world for over 3,000 years as it flourished and prospered along the Nile River. Once upon a time, it extended from Syria to Sudan, and today, it is famous for the pyramids, mausoleums and the practice of mummification along with its many inventions.
Indus Valley Civilisation
The Indus River Valley Civilization flourished along the Indus River and was spread across modern-day India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was an extremely sophisticated place which had organized city planning, uniform baked-brick homes, a drainage system and a grid structure and its sewage and water supply systems are still marvelled at by historians.
Chinese Civilisations
The civilisations in ancient China flourished undisturbed by foreign influence and their main concern was to stop the Mongols. Hence, they constructed barriers seen as early precursors to the Great Wall of China. Four dynasties, Shang, Xia, Qin and Zhou ruled ancient China and the civilization developed the abacus, decimal system, and sundial. Another great invention of the civilisation was the printing press, which revolutionised the art of publishing books.
Mayan Civilization
The indigenous people of Central America and Mexico lived in this civilisation and it once had more than 19 million people. It is marked by temples, magnificent structures, and pyramids. They were adept in keeping records and in astrology and noted down lunar and solar cycles and planetary movements. And of course, they became famous in the modern age due to their calendar.
Since the beginning of human settlements on this planet, history has witnessed the rise and fall of several civilisations. While some of them perished without even a whimper, some prospered and went out with a bang. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
