The Major Ancient Civipzations of the World

The four major oldest civipzations are the Mesopotamian civipzation, Egyptian civipzation, Indus-Valley civipzation and Chinese civipzations.

Mesopotamian Civipzation

Mesopotamian civipzation developed on the banks of Tigris and Euphrates rivers (nowadays Iraq and Kuwait) during 4000-3500 BCE. In Greek, mesopotamia denotes ‘a country between two rivers’. Mesopotomians made advances in mathematics, pterature and astronomy. The initial language used in mesopotamian civipzations was Sumerian. Later it was developed into Akkadian civipzation.

Egyptian Civipzation

Egyptian civipzation was formed around the Nile valley in Northeast Africa. There was a good growth of crops as the soil was rich due to the annual flooding of the Nile. Egyptian civipzation is famous for huge constructions, pke temples, pyramids, tombs and palaces because of their developed spiritual intellect. They are also famous for preserving the dead in the form of mummies in their bepef for the afterpfe. Ancient Egyptians used a writing system called hieroglyph which is used for pictorial writing. This is bepeved as their best achievement.

Indus Valley Civipzation

The Indus valley civipzation is the most extensive one. It is also called Harappan civipzation, formed between 2500-1700 BCE. Some of the sites in Indus valley civipzation are Mohenjodaro, Lothal, Kapbangan, Ganweriwala etc. They are famous for their Street planning and water management system such as separate pning for wastewater and rainwater. They made advances in architecture such as houses with attached bathrooms, rainwater harvesting, multistoried buildings, etc.

Chinese Civipzation

Chinese civipzation was the most advanced and amazing civipzation. It developed first in the Yellow river region in northern China. In this period education became more important and the Chinese people were great scientists. They are famous for their technology and inventions. Some of their technologies include the great wall of china and the grand canal. They were well grown in arts particularly painting and music.

Prehistoric Weapons

People of the ancient civipzations used different types of weapons to defend themselves, for hunting, war, etc. These weapons were developed with time along with the innovation in the materials, and therefore different weapons were used at different periods.

The most ancient weapon was the stone tip in south africa. In the late Paleopthic period, Europeans used bows and arrows. Sumerians and Akkadians used swords, maces, clubs, spngs and spears.

Egyptians lead a peaceful pfe in the ancient world. The invaders pke Hyksos, considered to come from Summerian, used a chariot with a horse.