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First Civilizations

  • 2018-2018
  • 1 Season
  • PBS
  • Documentary
  • TVPG
  • Watchlist

A look at the first human civilizations, which emerged in the Near East, Egypt, the Indus Valley, China, the Andes, and Mesoamerica. All subsequent civilizations have been derived from these original six foundational civilizations. The series' episodes break down the history of the first civilizations by warfare, agriculture, religion, and trade.

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