From 6000 BC, Neolithic communities settled on riverbanks
From 6000 BC, Neolithic communities settled on riverbanks, where fertile soil allowed agriculture. With the increase in agricultural production, labor became available for other activities, such as metallurgy. Agricultural surpluses led to the development of commercial exchanges between communities. This boosted population growth and the emergence of urban centers. Cities became economic, religious and political centers, driving the urban revolution. This phenomenon spread to other areas close to large rivers, giving rise to the first civilizations, with people organized around common constitutions, laws and beliefs... Did you know?