provenance
1. [ noun ] where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
Synonyms: cradle place_of_origin birthplace
Examples:

"the birthplace of civilization"

Related terms: beginning
Similar spelling:   Provence
  Provencher
  Province
  Provenza
  Provance
  provender
  Provencio
  Provencal
  Provenzano
  propenoate
  prevenient
  prevent
  preventive
  preventable
  propene
  privine
  Proventil
  prove_oneself
  preventative
  prevention
  prebendary