10 Oldest Civilisations in The World

By Archisha Yadav | October 22, 2024

Iran's civilisation began around 3200 BCE with the city of Susa. The Achaemenid Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great, became the largest empire, spanning several regions.

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Iran

Egyptian civilisation began in 3150 BCE with the unification of Upper & Lower Egypt under King Narmer. It flourished for nearly 3000 years before being conquered by Alexander the Great.

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Egypt

Vietnam's first government formed in 2879 BCE to control flooding and facilitate trade. The region’s history goes back 20,000 years, with early human settlements along the Red River.

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Vietnam

Armenia’s history dates back to 2492 BCE, with early human presence in the Lower Paleolithic. The first written record of Armenia appeared in the 6th century BCE.

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Armenia

Korea's first kingdom was founded in 2333 BCE by Tangun, according to legend. The day is still marked as National Foundation Day with ceremonies in North Korea.

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Korea

China’s civilisation began around 2070 BCE, with major periods like the Xia and Shang dynasties. Archaeological evidence suggests signs of civilization as far back as 5800 years ago.

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China

India's Indus Valley Civilisation emerged around 3000 BCE. Human settlement in India dates back 70,000 years, with the Harappan culture thriving from 3300 to 1600 BCE.

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India

Georgia’s first government was formed in 1300 BCE, but evidence of human habitation dates back 1.8 million years with the discovery of early human fossils in Dmanisi.

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Georgia

The Merneptah Stele, dating to 1200 BCE, is the earliest record of the Israelites. They settled in Canaan and gradually established themselves as a distinct civilisation.

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Israel

Sudan’s first civilisation began around 1070 BCE, but human settlement dates back to 30,000 BCE in the region near Khartoum, marking the beginning of its ancient culture.

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Sudan