The facilities that we enjoy today had their foundation laid during the ancient civilizations. The impact of the ancient civilizations did not only manifest itself where these civilizations had their cradles. The impacts of these civilizations were felt far away from the centres of these civilizations, as time passed. Among these effects are (were)
- Spread of knowledge: Through contacts such as visits, trading, conquests and travels. The ancient civilizations were spread out. First, the areas near them gained knowledge; later, distant places benefitted, as means of communication were improved upon.
- Improvements in life styles: Thanks to the aid of the ancient civilizations man learnt how to feed large populations; to build belter homes, make better dresses, and behave better in public and private places, among many other examples.
- Improvements in tools and weapons: As time passed, artisans made better tools for doing farming as well as better weapons for hunting (or fighting enemies), all these helped people of the ancient civilizations to be both prosperous and secure.
- Contacts among the early civilizations: These contacts resulted from travels, trade and wars. The result of such contacts was the sharing of knowledge, For example; The ancient Greeks learned much from the ancient Egyptians while the ancient Romans learnt much from the ancient Greeks. The people of Nubia also learned much from the ancient Egyptians in aspects such as government and architecture.
- Copying of the ancient civilizations has been a common practice through the ages: Today, architects use the pyramid structure to design the tips of very tall buildings. The practice also of building very large houses was inspired by the large palaces of the pharaohs of Egypt.
