The Most Advanced Ancient Civilizations

The term “ancient” has become increasingly relative in today’s ever-shifting, modern world. After all, it wasn’t that long ago when apps meant appetizers, phones were only used for talking, and Alexa was just someone’s annoying kid sister. But none of our technological wizardries would have been possible without the steady advances made by our persistent pioneers of the past. Here’s a look at some of the oldest civilizations in history whose glorious contributions now allow us to order a pizza and watch a movie with the mere touch of a finger. Amen.

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8. Indus Valley
7. Minoan
6. Phoenician
5. Greek
4. Egyptian
3. Roman Empire
2. Chinese
1. Mesopotamian

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Alexander_the_Great_in_the_Siege_of_Tyre.jpg
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