15 pages and 12 sources used. This paper considers the nature of human communities from their earliest formation. This paper creates a comparison between the ancient societies of Beruit and Cairo and their modern counterparts. This paper considers the fact that many complex societies were present from the earliest recorded time and that these societies reflected a complex view of the sociopolitical and economic processes of human interaction. As a result, much can be learned from the ancient cultures of Beruit and Cairo. The histories of these two countries provide some similarities that are important to understanding the transformation of these cities over time.
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These representations illustrate how and why a person acts the way he or she does, how one attributes moods, feelings and emotions, the way in which one interacts with
another, as well as what governs overall cultural behavior. Working upon the assumption that, for the most part, ancient Egyptians and Lebanese lived their lives out of habit and
routine, the student can readily surmise problem solving techniques were borne out of what had already occurred in their past. If ancient man learned from what had already occurred,
he would effectively eliminate the need to relearn the same lesson more than once. This ability to learn and progress reflects yet another critical factor that contributed to the
ultimate development of complex societies, with Cairo and Beirut representing two of the most chronicled and intricate histories. II. CAIRO The many faces of Cairo have transpired throughout the
ages to become one of the worlds most historically revered city. Journeying from over four thousand years ago, Cairos rich and collective history reflects how its people live in
a certain duality while the urban decay of yesterdays kingdom does not in any way overlap its reputation. Indeed, this global spot is still regarded as sacred ground.
"The citys long journey across history started more than four millenia ago. Throughout the ages, she managed to survive by fulfilling her rulers wishes, be they Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans,
Arabs, or Turks. To please them, she assumed various names: Memphis, Heliopolis, Babylon-in-Egypt, Al-Fustat, Al-Qataei, Al-Askar, and most recently, Al-Qahira" (Prologue).
For most of the prehistoric period, two distinct cultures emerged in ancient Egypt: Upper and Lower Egypt. When the student compares and contrasts social evolution in each of the