It is the first part of the textbook “General History of Architecture and Construction Technology,” consisting of three parts, and includes the most ancient periods of the formation of architecture from the primitive communal system to the ancient world of Greece and Rome. The development of the architecture of proto-states and states of Mesopotamia, Egypt, ancient China and India is also considered. The architectural, stylistic and compositional features of architectural monuments of ancient eras, the development of construction, changes in the structural basis of buildings, the technology of their construction are analyzed. For students in the areas of training 03/07/01 Architecture. Can also be used by students of architectural colleges and art schools.