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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The Grand Egyptian Museum: Egypt's gift to the world and human civilization

Egypt Today 16 Oct 2024
The Grand Egyptian Museum stands as the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization, narrating over 700,000 years of ancient Egyptian history ... The hanging obelisk shows the ingenuity of the ancient Egyptian civilization in designing and sculpting monuments....
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Earth

The Daily Mail 16 Oct 2024
But what if that wasn't the only time in Earth's history that a space rock triggered an ancient apocalypse? ... What is the ancient apocalypse theory? ... 'Ancient Apocalypse is my own story, in my own words, of my own boots-on-the-ground investigation into the controversial possibility of a lost civilization of the Ice Age.'....
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A dialogue between Liangzhu and Luxor

Xinhua 16 Oct 2024
China and Egypt are two of the world's great ancient civilizations. Echoing each other from afar, the two have contributed to the rich diversity of global civilizations. Produced by Xinhua Global Service■. Comments. Comments (0). Send ... GLOBALink ... GLOBALink ... ....
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Bid to undermine ties bound to fail: Pakistan, China

The News International 16 Oct 2024
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang during MoU exchange ceremony on Oct 14, 2024. — APP. ISLAMABAD ... Gilani emphasised the historic ties between the two nations, tracing back over 2,000 years to the Silk Road, which served as a bridge of friendship linking our ancient civilizations ... Charter, relevant U.N ... and the SCO ... ....
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Roundup: Grand Egyptian Museum starts trial operation of 12 main galleries

Xinhua 15 Oct 2024
The GEM is a scientific, cultural, and educational institution that is keen to preserve the ancient Egyptian heritage and civilization, and promote scientific research by providing a unique and accessible integrated tourism experience for its visitors based on modern technological means of display....
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Grand Egyptian Museum starts trial operation of 12 main galleries

Beijing News 15 Oct 2024
The GEM is a scientific, cultural, and educational institution that is keen to preserve the ancient Egyptian heritage and civilization, and promote scientific research by providing a unique and accessible integrated tourism experience for its visitors based on modern technological means of display....
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5,000-year-old ‘pig-headed dragon’ artifact discovered in ancient Chinese tomb

Interesting Engineering 15 Oct 2024
... civilization ... “The variety of jade artifacts discovered fills important gaps in our understanding of this ancient civilization’s jade usage,” Sun Jinsong, the director of the Inner Mongolia Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, explained (via The Independent)....
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Ningxia woos Hong Kong travelers

China Daily 15 Oct 2024
An important ancient Silk Road region, Ningxia offers ancient Yellow River civilization, majestic desert landscapes, starry skies and ancient Western Xia culture. The area is also rich in wineries and Great Wall relics ... ....
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Kadyrov's 'Blood Feud' Is a New Escalation in His Power Play

Moscow Times 15 Oct 2024
Chechnya is a republic where civil and religious laws mix with ancient customs ... customary law) or Islamic Sharia law to resolve civil matters ... The concept of blood feuds, rooted in the ancient principle of taking an eye for an eye has no place in a modern, civil and humane society....
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Scientists apply ancient construction methods to help fabricate modern microparticles

Phys Dot Org 15 Oct 2024
Inspired by the ancient East Asian method of constructing wooden structures using a "tongue and groove" technique, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have developed a new approach to fabricating advanced ceramic microparticles, just slightly bigger than the width of a human hair....
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Pakistan considers China one of its closest friends: Gilani

Urdu Point 15 Oct 2024
... investment said a news release issued by the Senate Secretariat.</p><p>He underscored the historic ties between Pakistan and China, tracing back over 2,000 years to the ancient Silk Road, which served as a bridge of friendship between the two ancient civilizations....
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My Chinese friends: passing on peace and happiness

People Daily 15 Oct 2024
What's the first thing that comes to your mind about Syria? Is it the beautiful Damascus rose, an ancient Middle Eastern civilization, or the battlefield? ... Syria is my home country, which may not have a vast land or a huge population, but its ancient heritage, beautiful scenery and diligent people all fill me with pride....
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MP Khalid Bouanq Proposes Initiatives to Preserve Gulf Identity, Highlights Revival of Traditional Attire

The Daily Tribune - Bahrain 15 Oct 2024
MP Khalid Bouanq, along with several other lawmakers, has submitted a comprehensive proposal aimed at safeguarding the cultural heritage of the Gulf region ... The initiative also focuses on educational reforms, recommending the integration of Gulf history, ancient civilizations, and heritage into school curricula at all levels ... ....

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