Wealth inequality's deep roots in human prehistory

ScienceDaily
Apr 14, 2025, 4:20 pm294 ptsTop
Wealth inequality began shaping human societies more than 10,000 years ago, long before the rise of ancient empires or the invention of writing. That's according to a new study that challenges traditional views that disparities in wealth emerged suddenly with large civilizations like Egypt or Mesopotamia.

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