Articles about ancient and modern civilizations including facts about them as well as their accomplishments.
Tag: Civilizations
10 Major Achievements of the Sui Dynasty of China
Reigning for a period of only thirty-eight years from 581 to 619, Sui dynasty was one of the shortest lived dynasties in the history of China but it made several important contributions, most prominently...
10 Interesting Facts On The Akkadian Empire of Mesopotamia
Centered at the Mesopotamian city of Akkad, the Akkadian Empire was the largest empire in recorded history up to that point. At its peak, it controlled a vast area including most of modern Iraq,...
10 Interesting Facts About The Sui Dynasty of China
The Sui Dynasty was founded by Yang Jian in the year 581 and it initially reigned over only Northern China. Sui forces defeated Chen dynasty in 589 to re-unify China after around three centuries....
10 Facts On The Sumerian Civilization of Ancient Mesopotamia
Sumer was the first urban civilization in ancient Mesopotamia, the area of the Tigris–Euphrates river system. It was located in modern-day southern Iraq and at its peak the population of the area is estimated...
10 Major Achievements of the Qing Dynasty of China
The Qing dynasty, also known as the Manchu dynasty, ruled over China for a period of 268 years from 1644 to 1912. It was preceded by the Ming dynasty and followed by the Republic...
Qing Dynasty | 10 Facts On The Manchu Dynasty of China
Qing dynasty was the last dynasty of China, which came to power after overthrowing the Ming dynasty and was succeeded by the Republic of China. It ruled over China for a period of 268...
10 Major Achievements of the Zhou Dynasty of China
The Zhou era (1046 BC - 256 BC) lasted for 790 years making Zhou dynasty the longest reigning dynasty in Chinese history. Most of the great Chinese philosophers, including Confucius, were active in the...
10 Interesting Facts About The Zhou Dynasty of China
The Zhou Dynasty was came into power in 1046 BC after King Wu defeated the emperor of the ruling Shang dynasty in the Battle of Muye. It lasted for 790 years, till 256 BC,...
10 Interesting Facts About The Indus Valley Civilization
Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), also known as Harappan Civilization after its first find-spot Harappa, was the largest of the four great ancient civilizations. It covered an area consisting of most of modern Pakistan, a significant part...
10 Major Achievements of Shang Dynasty of China
The Shang dynasty ruled a part of China, probably from around 1600 BC to 1046 BC, with its empire being centered in North China Plain. Though Shang era had been mentioned in ancient Chinese...
