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www.ancientcivilizations.co.ukAncient civilizations provide countless examples of human achievement. Human societies, from their earliest appearances through to their most complex communities, have faced questions common to all people.A world-wide approach to the study of history can throw light on how different civilizations have solved these fundamental questions. As human societies constantly interact with one another, this approach also shows how later civilizations have built on previous achievements. By linking our knowledge of key aspects of different civilizations, our understanding of human achievements is deepened and enhanced.This unique website explores world themes of continuing importance to human development. Encounter ancient lives in a Mixtec picture-book and the letters of Roman Vindolanda. Follow the spice route from India to Venice, then investigate trade along the Silk Road. Explore the cities of Mohenjo-daro and Great Zimbabwe to discover what features they share. Contrast the craft of Moche weavers with that of jade workers in Ancient China. Ascend the Great Temple of the Aztecs, then explore the Ziggurat of Ur. Compare an Anglo-Saxon ship burial and an ancient Chinese tomb. To view this website you will need the latest version of Macromedia Flash Player. |
