Ancestral civilisation

Ancestral civilisation or ancestral people is a term used to refer to ancient inhabitants of a modern country, in which that civilisation had its center or birthplace.[1][2] Although they lack the legal continuity of predecessor states, ancestral civilisations are foundational to the culture of contemporary states.[3] Ancient Civilizations can have a major role in the identity of modern nations. Examples include:

  •  Algeria: Numidia
  •  Belgium: Belgae
  •  Bulgaria: Odrysian kingdom
  •  China: Ancient China
  •  Egypt: Ancient Egypt
  •  England: Britannia
  •  France: Gaul
  •  Germany: Germania
  •  Greece: Ancient Greece
  •  India: Ancient India
  •  Iran: Persia
  •  Iraq: Mesopotamia
  •  Israel: Biblical Israel
  •  Italy: Ancient Rome
  •  Lebanon: Phoenicians
  •  Mexico: Aztecs, Maya
  •  Perù: Inca
  •  Portugal: Lusitania
  •  Romania: Dacia
  •  Scotland: Caledonia
  •  Spain: Hispani
  •   Switzerland: Helvetii
  •  Tunisia: Carthage

See also

  • Ancient history

References

  1. ↑ Crossland, David (August 28, 2009). "Battle of the Teutoburg Forest: Germany Recalls Myth That Created the Nation". Spiegel Online International. Der Spiegel. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
  2. ↑ Painter, N.I. (2011). The History of White People. W. W. Norton. p. 20. ISBN 9780393079494. Retrieved October 24, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Ancient Civilizations Forum (Athens, 24 April 2017) - Cultural Diplomacy". mfa.gr. Retrieved October 24, 2018.
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