Define naturally I would argue the opposite. How long do you want to establish human history? Let's say 300k years, for more than 90% of that time the small hunter-gatherer groups were in the opposite extreme from the giant pyramidal institutions of modern day.
That is increasingly suggested to be incorrect by anthropologists and evolutionary biologists focused on human development. It’s now understood that prestige and hierarchy played a fundamental role in shaping the mechanics of human culture, starting at the beginning of the distinguishing of Homo sapiens.
A mind-blowing book on the subject I recommend: “The Secret of our Success: How culture is driving human evolution, domesticating our species, and making us smarter” by Joseph Henrich.
> It’s now understood that prestige and hierarchy played a fundamental role in shaping the mechanics of human culture, starting at the beginning of the distinguishing of Homo sapiens.
This is too vague and general too have any value. Specially considering that anything older than the iron age is subjected to pure speculation.
