Civilization develop in the ancient Near East
How and why did civilization develop in the ancient Near East?
this enabled early hunter-gatherers to transition into farmers who could grow crops year round. Finally, most of the area is naturally arid or semiarid which prevented too much competition over resources among different cultures while also providing some level of protection against foreign invasion or attack. All of these factors made it possible for civilizations to form in the ancient Near East with cities developing around temple complexes or civic centers.