The growing complexity of human societies necessitated systems of accounting and writing. These developments paved the way for the emergence of early civilizations in Mesopotamia, …

Aug 16, 2022 · Civilizations developed from hunter-gatherers who first established semi-permanent and then permanent communities after settling into an agrarian lifestyle and began …

Dec 15, 2019 · A timeline of ancient civilizations helps to map the growth of human society while also demonstrating how widespread civilization has been since the early days of humanity.

Mar 17, 2025 · Early homo sapiens or modern humans appeared in Africa around 20,000 years ago. After thousands of years, these homo sapiens laid the foundation for the early forms of …

May 30, 2025 · Civilization describes a complex way of life that came about as people began to develop networks of urban settlements. The earliest civilizations developed between 4000 and …

Explore the fascinating journey of world history from ancient civilizations to modern times. Uncover the evolution, interactions, and innovations of human societies.

Learn more about important historical civilizations, sites, people, and events. Ancient Middle East, history of the region from prehistoric times to the rise of civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, …

Dec 5, 2025 · Discover when civilization began and how humanity evolved into complex societies, shaping our world today.

Mar 23, 2025 · The ancient history timeline spans thousands of years, covering the rise and fall of great civilizations, groundbreaking innovations, and significant cultural transformations.

This article consists of a timeline of world history, followed by an article outlining the history of the world. It covers world history from 3500 BCE to 2005 CE.