Who were the first people with the sense of history?

The first people with a sense of history are often considered to be the ancient Sumerians, who developed one of the earliest forms of writing, cuneiform, around 3200 BCE. They recorded events, transactions, and narratives on clay tablets, which allowed them to document their past and reflect on their culture, society, and achievements. Other early civilizations, such as the Egyptians and the Chinese, also demonstrated a growing awareness of history through their records, monuments, and historical texts. This sense of history laid the foundation for future civilizations to analyze and learn from their pasts.