Yes. People have always travelled, which is how humans have spread to so many parts of the world. There are still people who are permanently travelling, like nomads. There are people who travel for adventure or as a necessity in search of a better life.
to maintain "civilization" yes would be the answer. --civilization: a place with order.
Incas civilization
Assyria civilization built nineveh
The Phoenicians were surrounded by water, so they became skilled at traveling by sea.
Mesopotamia
The Mayans were not part of the Mesopotamians. The Mayan civilization was a Mesoamerican civilization. Other Mesoamerican civilizations were the Olmecs, Zoques, and Tlatilco cultures.
The Desert
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the MAYANS
Yes, Western Civilization generally includes all of Europe, including Russia.
the green part of the glass
Gulliver's Travels. Part 1 is about traveling to liliput land "A Voyage to Liliput" and part 2 is about traveling to giants land "A Voyage to Brobdingnag"