Answer:
The civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Persia, Greece, and Rome (including the byzantine empire) were well-known for their modern architecture, irrigation systems, culture, trade, currency, etc.
The Indus valley had a proper drainage system and strong and reliable architecture. Romans were inspired by the Greeks. They built aqueducts and much more. You can add more detail about each civilization.
Society today was also inspired by these ancient civilizations and adapted their methods and ways of - add an example here