Humans are one of the most adaptive and relentless species the earth has ever seen. As we've come to see them evolve from one generation and age to another, surviving through the struggle and harsh weather, and along the line, they kept on learning, trying out new things, and developing innovative tools that relieved them of stress, as well as making waves in our world today, but looking back at what they had back then, in this article I'll be stating my opinion on if I can survive and cope with the first human civilization or not.
Like I've always said, humans are unique and very intelligent, and that's one of the key factors that keeps on going from one age to another. I'm thrilled by this and can't help but put myself in the shoes of the early men, testing my capability to know if I would have survived back then. If I were to be in their age and civilization, being a learned individual and a teacher, I've read a lot about humans and the different information age we've evolved from, and I can't help but wonder how they survive.
For instance, the Stone Age was said to be an era and civilization of humans that mostly depended on stone for most of their daily activities. As no technology devices had been invented, humans had to depend on stones to go to war, either against themselves or an animal; they also used them for other activities such as igniting fire, breaking down things, and the like.
These ages, in my opinion, seem quite fascinating, but then I can't help but notice how they're mostly in the open, but no structure of building or clothing; they must have been affected by the harsh weather; this isn't something I can withstand, and I doubt I can last a week without giving in to the horrible weather or being killed by a wild animal.
But fast forward to further generations and ages, and we get to see that humans have evolved, moving from the stone age to the iron age, then the middle age, where education came to light, as well as clothing and the beginning of the architectural industry, to say but a few. I'm intrigued by this particular generation of humans, and a focal point amongst these civilizations are the Egyptians. I mean, there are several things used in that era that still seem as though they're out of place or a mystery, as regarding how such was discovered several centuries ago.
The masterpieces of innovation in Egypt are a mystery. Take, for instance, the pyramids that seem to be well arranged and neatly placed despite being huge, well-shaped stones. I'm still in awe at how they must have been able to carry such bricks one open another till the top, and that's not forgetting how they embalm their dead. The preservatives techniques are just jaw-dropping; I mean, you'll see some Egyptian mummy from several centuries ago, and they still look recent and fresh due to their knowledge about these things.
I won't say they're better than us, given the fact that we've got loads of technological and electric gadgets that have eased daily activities for us, but I must say that I admire them and find them fascinating. Even though I won't want to choose them over our current era, I prefer now, and I'm looking forward to what the human civilization will keep evolving into with time.
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