Question

When referring to the actual land a civilization is contained in, which words should you use?

Answer 1

Unclear question. I inferred from a general perspective.

Answer:

ancient human settlement

Explanation:

In most historical writings when referring to the actual land a civilization was contained reference is made to the land as ancient human settlement.

They are rightly called so because the actual land of such civilizations is from a very distant past and are often no longer in existence.