This is an alphabetically ordered list of ancient civilizations. It includes types of cultures, traditions, and industries as well as more traditionally defined civilizations.

Timeline of ancient history This timeline of ancient history lists historical events of the documented ancient past from the beginning of recorded history until the Early Middle Ages. Prior to this time …

Mar 5, 2025 · From the fertile crescent of Mesopotamia to the majestic ruins of the Americas, ancient civilizations have laid the foundations of modern society. These 16 timeless cultures not only …

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 15, 2019 · The first known early cultures appeared around the world nearly 50,000 years ago. Read our complete timeline of the 16 oldest ancient civilizations

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

Feb 25, 2025 · Keep reading to discover 20 ancient cultures that helped shape human history. What didn’t Rome influence? Laws, architecture, language, roads, plumbing, they perfected it all. They …

Ancient civilisations and enduring legends from around the world.

Below in chronological order are 10 of the world's first civilizations, some are so old that their languages, their religions, even their origins, remain speculation.

Jun 11, 2025 · From Sumerian ziggurats to the vanished Maya, these ancient cultures have shaped how humans interact with each other and with technology. Humans are inextricably linked to these …