Because one of the first cities was called Harappa.
Sipan is located in Peru, specifically in the Lambayeque region on the northern coast. It is renowned for the archaeological site of Sipán, which contains the tomb of the Moche lord known as the "Lord of Sipán." This site is one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in Peru and provides valuable insights into the Moche civilization.
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Eridu is an ancient Sumerian city located in modern-day Iraq, near the Euphrates River in the southern part of the country. It is considered one of the earliest urban centers in Mesopotamia, believed to have been established around 5400 BCE. The archaeological site of Eridu is situated near the town of Abu Shahrain, which is approximately 12 kilometers southwest of the modern city of Nasiriyah. Today, it is recognized for its historical significance and is a site of ongoing archaeological research.
The ancient city of Troy is believed to be on the site of Hissarlik, in present day Turkey. Although excavated for over 20 years by British archaeologist Frank Calvert, it was German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann who argued that Hissarlik was in fact the site of Troy, based on descriptions of the site in ancient texts and evidence of violent destruction at the site. His theory is widely held to be true by most archaeologists today.
Egypt
Qumran is an archaeological site in the West Bank.
Apolyton Civilization Site was created in 1998.
The Harappan or Indus valley civilization was named after the archeological site of Harappa in Pakistan.
Chichen Itza was a city-state found within the Mayan civilization (e.g. it was its own capital). Nowadays, it is an archaeological site found in the country of Mexico, on the state of Yucatan.
The modern-day name for Monte Albán is still Monte Albán. It is an archaeological site located in the Oaxaca Valley of Mexico and was the capital of the Zapotec civilization. The site is known for its impressive ruins and rich history, and it remains a significant cultural and tourist attraction in the region.
The Aztec civilization arose in what is now central Mexico. Its heartland included the Valley of Mexico, where the capital city of Tenochtitlán was established, primarily on the site of present-day Mexico City. The civilization flourished from the 14th to the early 16th centuries before the Spanish conquest.
Harappan civilization was named after the archeological site of Harappa in Pakistan.
mesopotamia
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Gla was a fortified site of the Mycenaean civilization
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