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  • Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 4. P. 3 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Griffiths, Rhys; Wiles, Kate 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the origins of civilization, with a focus on Mesopotamia as a potential cradle of civilization. It discusses the contributions of Sumerian culture, including various 'firsts' in recorded history, such as aquariums, literary debates, and tax reduction. The text also highlights the fragility of knowledge and its relationship with power, as seen in the concentration of knowledge among certain groups, like India's Brahmin class. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History Today. 2025/04, Vol. 75, Issue 4, p3
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Anthropology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:183765937
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