It is difficult to answer this questions as the term "powerful" is ambiguous. Furthemore, many eastern civilizations have not been researched well enough and may have been more "powerful" than originally assumed. However, in terms of military power, it is generally accepted that ancient Rome reach a level of military tactics and proweness far greated than anything else at the time. It's military tradition is said to be partly based on Macedonian and Spartan military traditions originating in the Hellenic world. In terms of science, the civilization which has most contributed overall to modern science, engineering and medicine, is Ancient Greece. This should not undermine the amazing advancements of other civilizations such as Ancient China, Egypt, Phoenicians etc.
Oldest known is Lemuria.
Lemuria is the oldest civilization in the world. According to various esoteric sources, civilization first appeared 78,000 years ago in the giant continent known as Mu or Lemuria and lasted for an astonishing 52,000 years. It is sometimes said to be the oldest civilization has been destroyed in earthquakes generated by a pole shift which occurred some 26,000 years ago, or about 24,000 BC. Lemuria is the oldest civilization.
The Ancient Hellenic (Greek) civilizations. They gave us the ideas of a republic and governance as well as learning and philosophy. They laid the foundations of modern science and gave birth to modern maths, logic, and the concept of a mathematic proof. However the Greek civilization is said to have been greatly influenced in the beginning by ancient Egypt. If we are looking at inventions many other civilizations have contributed such as Ancient China who gave us paper, gunpowder and many other. Mesopotamia gave us the wheel. It is difficult to say that one civilization was the most influential because most of them are interrelated. However it is generally accepted that Ancient Greece experienced a "Golden Age" during which extraordinary advancements where made in all the main aspects of modern civilization.
The map of what was once Ancient Mesopotamia looks like a giant flying bat. Ancient Mesopotamia took up most of what is now the Fertile Crescent Valley in the Middle East.
The uncertain flooding of the rivers
ancient Greece
the Persian empire
Well the priests were more powerful in the mesopotamian region
The people of the Harappan civilization were unique compared to those of most other ancient civilization. They were monotheistic, they traded with Mesopotamia, and mummified the dead.
The people of the Harappan civilization were unique compared to those of most other ancient civilization. They were monotheistic, they traded with Mesopotamia, and mummified the dead.
The people of the Harappan civilization were unique compared to those of most other ancient civilization. They were monotheistic, they traded with Mesopotamia, and mummified the dead.
Mesopotamia
The people of the Harappan civilization were unique compared to those of most other ancient civilization. They were monotheistic, they traded with Mesopotamia, and mummified the dead.
The most interesting ancient civilization is subjective, but some commonly cited ones include the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Maya. These civilizations are known for their advancements in areas such as architecture, art, science, and politics, which continue to fascinate people today.
Since ancient Egypt was one of the first civilizations, they actually influenced many civilizations. However, Mesopotamia, Rome, and Greece influenced Egypt.
The Ancient Mayan Civilization calendar.
The ancient city of Uruk is located in modern-day Iraq, near the city of Samawah. It was one of the most important cities in ancient Mesopotamia and played a key role in the development of early urban civilization.
The map of what was once Ancient Mesopotamia looks like a giant flying bat. Ancient Mesopotamia took up most of what is now the Fertile Crescent Valley in the Middle East.
The map of what was once Ancient Mesopotamia looks like a giant flying bat. Ancient Mesopotamia took up most of what is now the Fertile Crescent Valley in the Middle East.
Surely twas Babylon of old!