+The Ancient Near East was a pivotal region, often called the birthplace of [Civilization](/wiki/civilization). Here, lands like [Mesopotamia](/wiki/mesopotamia) saw the rise of early cities, writing, and organized society, shaping the course of human history for millennia.
+## See also
+- [Bronze Age](/wiki/bronze_age)
+- [Iron Age](/wiki/iron_age)
+- [Ancient Egypt](/wiki/ancient_egypt)
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