Are modern civilizations more “civilized” than ancient than ancient ones?

The answer to this question is based on the person you ask.

Modern civilizations can be considered more “civilized” than ancient ones in the way that we are more advanced and have greater structures of organized government, writing, art, and architecture.

Ancient civilizations on the other hand can be considered more civilized in the fact that they had stronger social classes and specialized labor.

It all depends on the individual