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Early conflict in the Oaxaca Valley led to the rise of the Zapotec civilization, where raiding and ritualized violence were endemic.

The central thesis of the episode is that war is not just an unfortunate byproduct of civilization, but a primary behind it. First.Civilizations.S01E01.War.720p.HDTV.x264-D...

Competition between rival groups sparked an "arms race," driving early humans to develop new technologies and engineering feats that were eventually repurposed for peaceful uses. Early conflict in the Oaxaca Valley led to

The fear of an external enemy forced small, scattered groups to band together for protection, creating tighter community bonds and larger social structures. First.Civilizations.S01E01.War.720p.HDTV.x264-D...