Category: Anthropology

  • The Most Ancient Civilization In The World

    The Most Ancient Civilization In The World

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    Mesopotamia is known as the most ancient civilization in the world. However, to understand its historical significance, we need to understand what defines a civilization. Civilization is a complex society, distinguished by the development of the state, urbanization, symbolic systems of communication and many other factors. The archaeological remains scattered across the land marks the…

  • Megalodon Speed: How Fast Is A Megalodon?

    Megalodon Speed: How Fast Is A Megalodon?

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    The Megalodon, scientifically known as Otodus megalodon, is an extinct species of giant mackerel shark that roamed the oceans approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago. Known for its incredible speed, Megalodon’s estimated average cruising speed was around 3.1 mph(5 km/hr). Its reputation as one of the largest and most powerful predators in vertebrate history…

  • Why Were The Pyramids Of Giza Built? – History of the Pyramids

    Why Were The Pyramids Of Giza Built? – History of the Pyramids

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    The Great Pyramids of Giza were built to help Egyptian Pharaohs in their afterlife as it was believed in Egyptian culture that Pharaohs will become gods. For this particular purpose, Egyptians used to build enormous temples and pyramid tombs. They used to place all the essentials for Pharaohs such as; basic furniture, fruits, and water…