| Field | Engineering |
| Sub-fields | Structural • transportation • environmental • geotechnical |
| Advancements | |
| Iconic structures | Parthenon • Colosseum • Hanging Gardens of Babylon • Great Wall of China • Stonehenge |
| Historical context | Prehistoric to modern times |
| Influence on society | Urbanization • transportation • public health • resource management |
| Notable practitioners | Hypatia of Alexandria • Imhotep • Leonardo da Vinci • Ada Lovelace |
| Prominent civilizations | Ancient Egypt • Ancient Greece • Indus Valley Civilization • Mesoamerica |
| Materials and techniques | Adobe • masonry • concrete • steel • composite material |