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
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- 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