# Early World Civilizations

- By: Lumen Learning
- Publisher: Lumen Learning
- Source: [LibreTexts](https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/History/World_History/Early_World_Civilizations_(Lumen))
- Licence: [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- Read at LibreTexts: https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/History/World_History/Early_World_Civilizations_(Lumen)
- PDF: https://downloads.libretexts.org/api/v1/download/human-72148/pdf

Early world civilizations refer to the ancient societies that emerged and flourished in various regions across the globe, laying the groundwork for the development of human civilization. These civilizations emerged independently and at different times, each contributing unique advancements in culture, technology, governance, and trade.