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Ancient civilizations

Discover 12 ancient civilizations and their lasting contributions to humanity. Study Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, the Maya, the Aztecs, the Mongols, and more.

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Aztec Dominated central Mexico before Spanish conquest
China Invented paper, gunpowder, and the compass
Egypt Developed hieroglyphics and built the pyramids
Greece Birthplace of democracy and Western philosophy
Inca Built Machu Picchu and the Andes road network
India Home of the Indus Valley Civilization and Hinduism
Maya Built advanced cities in Central America
Mesopotamia One of the first civilizations; located in modern Iraq
Mongol Empire Largest contiguous land empire in history
Ottoman Empire One of the largest empires spanning the 14th to 20th century
Rome Built a vast empire across Europe, North Africa and Asia
Vikings Norse seafarers who explored Europe and North America

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