Top 10 Ancient CivilizationsVersion en ligne Locate the top 10 most old civilization on the world map. par JUAN CAMILO CORREDOR RAMOS 1 Cradle of Civilization 2 Land of the Pharaohs 3 Eternal City 4 Ancient Coastal Civilization 5 Mesoamerican Marvel 6 Empire of the Sun 7 Indus Valley Civilization 8 Jiahu 9 Dreamtime People 10 Children of the Sun Explanation 1 This civilazation dates back to 10,000 BC when the people of the area discovered the concept of agriculture and began to domesticate animals. 2 Besides the pyramids, the civilization gave rise to the embalming of corpses in mummies, solar calendars and much more. 3 Roman civilization gave birth to politicians, statesmen, writers and soldiers. Rome's fingerprint is still evident in Europe, with classical sites still attracting tourists. 4 In Peru, the river valleys have large groups of sites known for their immense architecture. Monumental architecture is considered the greatest achievement of civilization. 5 They flourished around 2600 B.C. Once established, the civilization became one of the most complex civilizations characterized by a population boom of approximately 19 million people at its peak. 6 The Aztecs were not considered ancient civilizations by European standards. However, they were among the oldest, most organized and powerful people in the Americas. 7 Is one of the first three civilizations of the Old World after the Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations. The civilization lasted from 2600 BC to 1900 BC and was characterized by a technologically advanced urban culture. 8 The earliest forms of Chinese writings date back to the Jiahu. They had distinct markings on artifacts indicating that they used signs instead of systematic writing. 9 They are believed to have first settled in Australia approximately 40,000 years ago and are considered the direct ancestors of today's Australians. Some of the latest findings indicate that the Aborigines practiced cremation. 10 The Incas were great builders who constructed fortresses and sites such as Machu Picchu and Cusco itself, which still stands today.