Stone Age to Civilization

For nearly two million years, humans lived as mobile hunters and gatherers. Around 15,000 years ago, communities in the Fertile Crescent began to settle, and by 10,000 years ago, agriculture emerged. The first cities and states emerged around 5,000 years ago. Originating in the Middle East and later spreading worldwide, this transformation reshaped human societies. This talk examines how and why humans made this shift—and asks whether the rise of civilization ultimately improved human well-being. Speaker Robert Allen, Global Distinguished Professor of Economic History, NYUAD Sign up to our mailing list to stay informed of upcoming NYU Abu Dhabi Institute events: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/institute-ev... *********************** About the Channel: NYUAD Institute aims to connect with and enrich the global community, through the talks, panel discussions, film screenings, and exhibitions it organises. Featuring renowned scholars, researchers, policymakers, and thought leaders who present topics of local and global significance. If you like our videos, please consider subscribing to our Channel! *********************** About the Institute: Established in 2008, the NYU Abu Dhabi Institute is a center of advanced research, scholarly, and creative activity for Abu Dhabi, the UAE, and the world. Its academic conferences serve as a scholarly platform for NYU Abu Dhabi faculty, and faculty across the global network, to discuss and showcase their innovative research and creative activity. To learn more visit our website: http://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research/nyua... *********************** Follow us on social media: Facebook:   / nyuadinstitute   Twitter:   / nyuadinstitute   Instagram:   / nyuadinstitute   *********************** #StoneAge #Civilization #HumanHistory #AncientHistory #Archaeology #Anthropology #EarlyCivilizations #FertileCrescent #HistoryLecture #OriginsOfCivilization #AncientWorld #HunterGatherers #AgriculturalRevolution #WorldHistory #HumanEvolution #ArchaeologicalResearch #HistoryTalks #MiddleEastHistory #PublicScholarship #AcademicTalk #HistoricalResearch #NYUAD #NYUADInstitute