Quote by James H. Breasted

There was an age, however, when the transition from savagery to civilization, with all its impressive outward manifestations in art and architecture, took place for the first time.

There was an age, however, when the transition from savagery

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This quote suggests that there was a significant period in history when human societies underwent a noteworthy transformation from a state of savagery to one of civilization. During this period, achievements in art and architecture emerged as visible signs of this transition. It implies that there was a specific point in time when human culture began to develop complex artistic expressions and architectural structures, representing a remarkable shift from primitive or uncivilized ways of living.

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By James H. Breasted

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