Birthplace, as of civilization Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
2. a trough that can be rocked back and forth; used by gold miners to shake auriferous earth in water in order to separate the gold
(verb)
1. bring up from infancy
2. cut grain with a cradle scythe

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CIVILIZATION (noun)
1. a particular society at a particular time and place
2. a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
BIRTHPLACE (noun)
1. where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
2. the place where someone was born

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