Archaeological findings in the Middle East and Egypt led scholars to rethink the emergence of civilizations in the prehistorical world. This work by Childe explores the archaeological findings and discoveries in the Ancient Middle East and Egypt, as they were the centres of civilization at that time. Childe assesses the farming and agriculture in ancient Egypt, the emergence of Pharonic authority, and the development and urban revolution in Mesopotamia. He also covers the history of prehistorical India and development of Indian civilization and prolific history from the Indus to Tigris River, and the Fertile Crescent and proofs of diffusion.