This paper shows how the ancient civilizations contributed to the development and advancement of
mathematics, a science which
could be considered as old as humanity itself. It documents the way mathematics has grown over the centuries thanks to the work and dedication of hard working scientists that have given us the privilege of enjoying the discoveries that they made centuries ago. A description is given of the names and works of
mathematicians such as Pythagoras, Democritus, Hippocrates and so many others that promoted the
development of mathematics.