Ancient history

The span of recorded history is roughly 5,000-5,500 years, with cuneiform possibly being the oldest form of writing. Genetic evidence, however, points to the first appearance of human beings about 150,000 years ago. There is also a growing body of evidence that Homo sapiens first left Africa about 60,000 years ago. For further information about human origins, see Evolution of Homo sapiens.

Civilizations

• Ancient Egypt
• Ancient Rome
• Assyria
• China
• Babylonia
• Hellenic civilization
• Indus Valley civilization, unified from 2600 BC - 1900 BC.
• History of ancient Israel and Judah
• Kingdom of Israel
• Kingdom of Judah
• Mesopotamia
• Mitanni
• Native American
• Sumeria
• Susa
• Urartu -- Kingdom from 860 BC to 585 BC

Ideas

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