Interesting Facts About History and Ancient Civilizations

The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years until the Lincoln Cathedral was built in 1311 AD.

The city of Rome has a history that spans over 2,500 years, making it one of the oldest continuously occupied cities in Europe.

The ancient Sumerians in Mesopotamia are credited with inventing the first form of writing, called cuneiform, around 3200 BC.