The ancient period spans a vast timeline and includes various civilizations. It begins with the emergence of early human societies and extends up to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE. Key civilizations during this era include Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, China, Greece, and Rome. Advances in agriculture, writing systems, and governance characterize this period, laying the foundations for future civilizations. Major events include the construction of the pyramids, the development of philosophical thought in Greece, and the rise and fall of powerful empires.
