ancient civilization

This incredible transformation had its roots in a select number of places around the world, including the Fertile Crescent, certain river valleys in what is now China, the Indus River valley, Mesoamerica, and the Andes.

The archaeological remains of ancient civilizations indicate that dazzling clothing and palaces, impressive statues and temples, magic tokens and insignia, and elaborate legal and religious arguments have been used for thousands of years, presumably to convince the common people of the purported greatness and supernatural prowess of kings and…