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title: First-Wave / Earliest Civilizations
author: Simeon Netchev
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17844/first-wave--earliest-civilizations/
format: machine-readable-alternate
license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0)
updated: 2023-09-18
---

# First-Wave / Earliest Civilizations

_Authored by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/)_

## Image File

[![First-Wave / Earliest Civilizations](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17844.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17844.png)

## Image Caption

A map illustrating the earliest stages of human [civilization](https://www.worldhistory.org/civilization/) spanning from c. 8000 BCE to 2000 BCE. It showcases the emergence of organized societies, agricultural practices, and the origins of [urbanization](https://www.worldhistory.org/urbanization/).

#### Editorial Review

This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/).

## About the Author

Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history educator, passionate about the human stories that shape the past.
- [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeon-netchev/)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Netchev, S. (2023, August 29). First-Wave / Earliest Civilizations. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17844/first-wave--earliest-civilizations/>
### Chicago
Netchev, Simeon. "First-Wave / Earliest Civilizations." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 29, 2023. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17844/first-wave--earliest-civilizations/>.
### MLA
Netchev, Simeon. "First-Wave / Earliest Civilizations." *World History Encyclopedia*, 29 Aug 2023, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17844/first-wave--earliest-civilizations/>.

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