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The first civilizations : the archaeology of their origins
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The first civilizations : the archaeology of their origins

by Glyn Daniel

This archaeological study examines the origins of early urban literate societies in the Old and New Worlds, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Americas. It considers whether these civilisations emerged independently or through cultural exchange and contact.

Accession 20311 ISBN 0140212388 Publisher Pelican
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