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Roots of America's Prehistoric Civilizations - Peter, Ancient Americas - DSPod #219

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Emergence of Early States and Civilizations

Exploring the economic foundations of the first states in prehistoric civilizations, the chapter examines the Caral civilization in central Peru and ancient civilizations in Turkey, highlighting political structures, trade routes, and environmental challenges. Discussions range from the Andean maritime foundation hypothesis to interpreting archaeological sites and defining civilizations in the Americas, contrasting Cahokia's late woodland period in North America with Mesoamerican sedentary agricultural societies.

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