History of Bentho
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The recorded history of Bentho stretchs all the way from 2000 B.C.E
Overview
The history of Bentho has taken place over several millennia across a wide geographical area. The notion of 'Bentho' can be understood under many diverse historiographical, cultural, geographic, and political lenses, and has evolved tremendously over time. Each region now understood to be part of the Bentheese world has alternated between many periods of unity, fracture, prosperity and hardship. Classical Bentheese civilization first emerged in the Fluviora River valley, and it with the Sorobuna and Momtinga valleys now constitute the geographic core of Bentho and have for the majority of its imperial history. Bentho maintains a rich diversity of ethnic and linguistic people groups. The traditional lens for viewing Bentheese history is the dynastic cycle: imperial dynasties rise and fall, and are ascribed certain achievements. Throughout pervades the narrative that Bentheese civilization can be traced as an unbroken thread many thousands of years into the past, making it one of the cradles of civilization. At various times, states representative of a dominant Bentheese culture have directly controlled areas stretching from The Sea of Vulkaria and to the Ausianan steppes.
During the Primordia Era, a time steeped in the early history of the Benthenses civilization, the Fluviora River became a focal point for the emergence of numerous vibrant societies. These communities, with their unique customs and traditions, flourished along the river's banks, harnessing its life-giving waters for sustenance and trade. From the northern reaches to the southern deltas, the Fluviora River served as a conduit for cultural exchange and interaction among these diverse societies. The Avarianis, renowned for their mastery of river navigation and fishing techniques, established settlements near the river's source, while the Ventorians, skilled in riverine agriculture, thrived in the fertile floodplains downstream. Further along, the Tenebrisians, famed for their mystical connection to the river's hidden depths, found solace and spiritual enlightenment along its meandering course. And let us not forget the Valeridians, whose fierce warriors guarded the river's banks with unwavering loyalty, ensuring safe passage for merchants and travelers. As the Primordia Period progressed, these societies, among others, developed unique cultural identities, marked by distinctive art forms, religious practices, and social structures. The Fluviora River, flowing as a witness to their growth and coexistence, became not only a physical lifeline but also a symbol of unity and diversity, weaving the tapestry of ancient Benthenses history.