Ancient Mesopotamia saw the rise of the first civilization in world history. All later Western civilizations were built on the foundations laid down here
Bronze Age
Assyrian Civilization
Assyria presided over one of the final phases of ancient Mesopotamian civilization, during which period it ruled the first major empire in world history.
The Indus Valley Civilization of Ancient India
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Civilization Overview: Indus Valley Civilization
The first great chapter in the history of ancient India was the Indus Valley civilization
The Zhou Dynasty of Ancient China
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The Zhou dynasty, the longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history, endured from 1122 BCE to 256 BCE, and saw ancient China dramatically transformed
The Hittites
The Hittite were a people in Asia Minor who formed one of the great empires of the ancient Middle East. It lasted from the eighteenth century BCE through to the start of the twelfth century BCE, and in its heyday challenged both Babylon and Egypt for leadership in the region.
Shang Dynasty China
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The Shang dynasty was the earliest dynasty in Ancient China for which there is direct historical evidence