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The Role of Geography in the Rise of Ancient Civilizations

Author(s) Mr. Muhammed Shahan K C
Country India
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Geography played a crucial role in the rise and development of ancient civilizations throughout the world. The presence of rivers, fertile plains, and favorable climates enabled early societies to practice agriculture, sustain populations, and build stable communities. Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and China all flourished along river valleys where fertile soil and water resources supported growth and prosperity. Natural barriers such as mountains, deserts, and seas offered protection against invasion, whereas trade routes and waterways facilitated economic and cultural exchange between distant regions. Indeed, geographic factors often led to varied political structures, economic systems, and cultural identities among civilizations-from Egypt's centralized rule along the Nile to Greece's independent city-states fostered by rugged terrain. Furthermore, shifting climates and environmental pressures at times precipitated the decline or transformation of societies, illustrating that geography could both build and destroy civilizations. In essence, geography was not just a backdrop but a dynamic force leading human progress, interaction, and survival in the ancient world.
Keywords Geography, Ancient Civilizations, River Valleys, Environment, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, China, Climate, Trade Routes, Human Development, Natural Barriers.
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-11-11
DOI https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.1927
Short DOI https://doi.org/g998rd
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