+The Ancient World refers to the foundational eras of human history, from the emergence of [Early Civilizations](/wiki/early_civilizations) to the decline of [Classical Antiquity](/wiki/classical_antiquity). This vast period witnessed the birth of writing, complex societies, and the earliest empires, shaping the course of human development.
+## See also
+- [Ancient Egypt](/wiki/ancient_egypt)
+- [Ancient Rome](/wiki/ancient_rome)
+- [Ancient Greece](/wiki/ancient_greece)
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