Even long before the days of the world's oldest civilizations, humans were creating settlements and even building impressive, beautiful structures. Nowhere is this more evident than at the Pre-Pottery ...

The country dates back to 3200 BC. Determining a country's exact age is not always straightforward. It is very hard to pinpoint the exact moment a nation officially began because borders shift, ...

Archaeologists announced Thursday the discovery of the remains of a woman who lived approximately 5,000 years ago and is believed to have belonged to the elite of the Caral civilization, one of the ...

Africa is home to some of the world’s oldest civilizations—nations whose histories span thousands of years, built on foundations of resilience, innovation, and cultural depth. These civilizations have ...