The Rise of Man – Homo Sapiens Invents Civilizations

Twelve thousand years ago man reaches a decisive turning point in his history. He emerges from prehistory and lays the foundations of the first civilizations. THE RISE OF MAN relates the extraordinary evolution of society, from the first village to the first village from the first city, from nomadic behavior to sophisticated urban lifestyles.

Director: Jacques Malaterre

0:00 Twelve thousand years ago, man settled in the first villages, marking the beginning of a new era in human history.
11:55 A nomadic group encounters settled villagers and faces the choice between a sedentary life and their nomadic lifestyle.
23:02 A love story in a prehistoric village turns into a feud between two families, dividing the community.
33:49 The discovery of irrigation and farming techniques leads to prosperity and power in a village.
43:54 A mysterious illness spreads through a town, leading to the rise of a new chief and the banishment of those infected.
52:36 Urhu rises to power and becomes a despotic chief, leading to discontent in the town.
1:02:07 The video explores the rise of cities and the concentration of power in ancient civilizations.
1:12:42 Writing and the power of knowledge.
1:23:25 Sarki is sentenced to death, but is saved by nomads and becomes a master of symbols, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge and the written word.