Civilization

A civilization (US) or civilisation (UK) is any complex society characterized by urban development, symbolic communication forms (typically, writing systems), and a perceived separation from and domination over the natural environment by a cultural elite. Civilizations are intimately associated with and often further defined by other socio-politico-economic characteristics, including centralization, the domestication of both humans and other organisms, specialization of labor, culturally ingrained ideologies of progress and supremacism, monumental architecture, taxation, societal dependence upon farming as an agricultural practice, and expansionism.

Historically, a civilization was a so-called "advanced" culture in contrast to more supposedly primitive cultures. In this broad sense, a civilization contrasts with non-centralized tribal societies, including the cultures of nomadic pastoralists or hunter-gatherers. As an uncountable noun, civilization also refers to the process of a society developing into a centralized, urbanized, stratified structure.

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14 Lost Ancient Writings That Could Change the World

Colombia One 03 Dec 2024
From the Library of Alexandria to the missing books of the Bible, the world is littered with ancient writings containing long-lost secrets ... Known as the “father of history,” the ancient Greek historian Herodotus documented events like the Greco-Persian wars and early civilizations in Greece and beyond....
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206 priceless archaeological, heritage sites destroyed by Israel in Gaza: Palestinian official

Anadolu Agency 03 Dec 2024
Some of the ancient and archaeological sites destroyed ... Gaza is an ancient and historic city that came under the rule of several empires and civilizations, including the Egyptian pharaohs, the Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines, and then Ottoman rule in the Islamic era, among others....
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Mutual trust stable foundation to build on: China Daily editorial

China Daily 03 Dec 2024
Through their joint endeavors, Chinese and Central Asian peoples made a historic contribution to the interaction, integration, enrichment and development of world civilizations by promoting the expansion and prosperity of the ancient Silk Road....
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After ₹50 crore upgrades, Lucknow planetarium all set for reopening

Hindustan Times 03 Dec 2024
Indira Gandhi Planetarium is all set to open in a new avatar in the next few weeks ... (HT). “The total renovation has been completed at a cost of ₹50 crore ... Among the shows ready for the public are ones related to robots, black holes, ancient civilizations, the journey of dinosaurs, the history of the universe and the formation of atoms ... See more ... .......
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Pool: My week under the weather

Longview News-Journal 02 Dec 2024
I was fortunate to have a week off work for Thanksgiving. Although I was able to host a number of old friends to discuss cheerful topics concerning the collapses of ancient and modern civilizations, and to have a new washing .......
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Witnessing Jiangsu's pursuit of green, high-quality development

China Daily 02 Dec 2024
China's journey toward modernization and innovation is in full swing ... Jiangsu, located in the Yangtze River Basin, was the cradle of civilization in ancient China. Historical and ancient cultural heritage is well protected, promoted and presented with the application of modern technologies ... Total imports and exports reached 5.25 trillion yuan ... ....
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Ancient Civilizations, Brien Foerster (2014 / Talk)

Bitchute 01 Dec 2024
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Did ancient Egyptians consume a drink with bodily fluids and alcohol?

The Times of India 01 Dec 2024
... contained in the Tampa Museum of Art’s Bes mug, including the plants used by Egyptians, all of which have psychotropic and medicinal properties,” as per quoted by news agency CNN.“Religion is one of the most fascinating and puzzling aspects of ancient civilizations,” Tanasi said....
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Sindh is land of Sufis: Nasir

Urdu Point 01 Dec 2024
<p>KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Dec, 2024) Sindh Minister for ......
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Gilani extends greetings on Sindhi cCulture Day

Urdu Point 01 Dec 2024
</p><p>In his message, he described Sindh as the cradle of ancient civilization, renowned for its deep-rooted traditions, values, and ......
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CM felicitate Sindhi people on their culture day

Urdu Point 01 Dec 2024
... captivating music and poetry, greatly enhance the cultural beauty of Pakistan.</p><p>The chief minister highlighted the significance of Sindh's ancient and beautiful civilization, which she described as a source of attraction and admiration for all....
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Syria's insurgents seize Aleppo in first victory against Assad regime in a decade

RNZ 01 Dec 2024
Syria's civil war has ground on in the Middle Eastern country for 13 years, but the capture of a major city could signal a change in the devastating conflict ... The government has controlled the city, an ancient trading hub and manufacturing centre prior to the civil war, since then....
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China's top legislator pledges to promote traditional friendship with Greece

China.dot.org 30 Nov 2024
Zhao also noted that Xi and Sakellaropoulou jointly sent congratulatory letters to the inaugural World Conference of Classics, advocating the inheritance, development, exchange and mutual learning of civilizations, showcasing the sense of responsibility of two ancient civilizations....

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