A civilization is generally understood to be a society that has advanced culturally and technologically. Civilizations have existed for thousands of years in different locations and forms. By learning about ancient civilizations, we can better understand the human condition and avoid the mistakes that have led to the fall of these civilizations. The following is a list of some of the oldest civilizations on Earth.
The Mesopotamians: 3500 B.C.E.-500 B.C.E. Cradled between the Tigress and Euphrates rivers, Mesopotamia was located in what is now Iraq. Its location was known as the “Fertile Crescent” because of the area’s fertility. Mesopotamians formalized systems of agriculture and animal domestication, which