The Dawn of Civilization generally refers to the era from approximately 7000 to 3300 BC.
 
 
Recommended Resources
Beyond Mesopotamia: A New View of the Dawn of Civilization
Contains a scientific article which posits the idea that the people who lived during the Dawn of Civilization dwelt in a complex network of cities, and evidence recently unearthed supports the idea that they were far more advanced than formerly thought to be.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070802182042.htm
Dawn of Civilization (20,000 BC-4,100 BC)
Provides the history and archeological evidence about the civilization which flourished from about 20,000 to 4,100 BC, with sections outlining the Tigris and Euphrates and their role in that civilization, agriculture, and artifacts found, such as pottery.
http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/cultural/09476/iraq02-02enl.html
Dawn of Civilization: China Culture
Consists of information about the Dawn of Civilization in China, with links to numerous related topics, including the Tianyuan Cave and the history of the Hemudu culture.
http://history.cultural-china.com/en/181History10109.html
Egyptian Myth and Legend: Dawn of Civilization
Displays a book about Egypt during the era known as the Dawn of Civilization. It contains secret Egyptian texts, footnotes, and is offered on DVD.
http://www.sacred-texts.com/egy/eml/eml06.htm
Delves into the history of Mesopotamia, the so-called cradle of civilization. Contains sections about the first farmers, the role of women, archaeology, and law and government as well as the invention of writing.
http://mesopotamia.lib.uchicago.edu/mesopotamialife/