What are the greatest achievements of humanity? It is hard to choose but here are 10 achievements which are examples of some of the finest achievements of mankind. Undoubtedly there are many more we could have chosen. For example, not least, would be the more intangible achievements of lasting peace of mind and peace between peoples.

Perhaps the greatest achievement of humanity is exemplified by the greatest sages and saints such as the Lord Buddha quietening his mind under the Bodhi Tree. But, here are ten more worldly achievements.

1. Declaration of Human Rights. - The idea of equality, liberty, and justice
2. Understanding Nature of Human existence - From Aristotle, to Newton and Einstein. The greatest minds have helped better understand the place of human beings in the greater cosmos through the laws of gravity and other scientific discoveries.
3. Climbing Mount Everest - Symbolising the adventurous spirit of man
4. Development of Modern Medicine and Vaccinations
5. Moon Landing
   
6. Ave Maria Bach / Schubert
7. Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa
8. Building the Great Pyramids
9. The Works of William Shakespeare
10. The First Flight by the Wright brothers 1901
    

Further Reading - more detailed explanation of some of the greatest achievements of mankind

• Events That Changed the World


• Top 10 Scientists who changed the world

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