What ancient civilization should we look up to the most?

**smooth_operator** · 07-09-2011, 15:23

Question is pretty simple. We know for a fact that somehow, we owe a lot to the ancient civilizations for our current way of life --- one way or the other. I was just wondering who among these great civilizations(ex. Sumerian, Babylonian, Chaldean...NOT LIMITED TO THE CIVILIZATIONS FROM THE FERTILE CRESCENT) deserve the greatest praise in terms of economics, laws, customs, etc... Feel free to post your thoughts.

**Centurion1** · 07-10-2011, 02:54

None because to be honest they are all ignorant savages compared to my own civilization.

**Louis VI the Fat** · 07-12-2011, 02:43

I'm a big fan of Carthage. Fascinating civilisation, great stories to be told about them.

**A Nerd** · 07-12-2011, 17:11

I have always had a keen interest in ancient Egypt. I will take the time to watch any documentary I come across on TV to learn something new. I don't really like to read, but I might take up a book on the subject should I come across one that sparks my interest.

**Kralizec** · 07-13-2011, 11:43

Originally Posted by Louis VI the Fat

I'm a big fan of Carthage. Fascinating civilisation, great stories to be told about them.

Not that I know much about them, but I always found them interesting. I wonder how the world would have turned out if they had somehow prevailed against Rome (and burned down their cities,poured salt over the charred ground etc.)

**Samurai Waki** · 07-14-2011, 08:39

Meh... All those ancient civilizations fell for one reason or another, that's why they're called ancient. The Lost tribes of Papua New Guinea (such as the Dani) have more or less lived unchanged for just as long as the Ancient Egyptians/Greeks and they're still going pretty strong.