Part G
Persepolis
Persepolis was the capital city of the Achaemenid Empire. Darius the first founded Persepolis in 518 BCE. It is located in present day Iran. It is in the plain of Marv Dasht. In order for buildings to be constructed in Persepolis, cutting had to be done into the rocky mountainside to raise the large platform of the real/natural terrace. Persepolis’ terrace had a double flight of stairs. Alexander the Great burned Persepolis down in 330 BCE. It had impressive palaces that were used for the government. Goods that were traded were jewelry and food items. The Propylaea was a special complex in Persepolis as it had halls and private rooms. When Darius died, his son Xerxes built the Audience Hall of the Apadana, the Throne Hall, and the Gate of Xerxes. Persepolis was constructed using sun-dried brick. Its population is estimate to be between 50,000 and 80,000. Persepolis was one of the greatest cities of its time. Many grand events took place in Persepolis, and it is from Persepolis that much of the Achaemenid Empire was controlled. Persepolis looks very much like an ancient Egyptian cities what with the obelisks, but it has a lot of Egyptian influence.
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/114
http://www.studydroid.com/index.php?page=viewPack&packId=45068
This photo shows some of the ruins of Persepolis, as you can see, it has Egyptian influence.
Persepolis was the capital city of the Achaemenid Empire. Darius the first founded Persepolis in 518 BCE. It is located in present day Iran. It is in the plain of Marv Dasht. In order for buildings to be constructed in Persepolis, cutting had to be done into the rocky mountainside to raise the large platform of the real/natural terrace. Persepolis’ terrace had a double flight of stairs. Alexander the Great burned Persepolis down in 330 BCE. It had impressive palaces that were used for the government. Goods that were traded were jewelry and food items. The Propylaea was a special complex in Persepolis as it had halls and private rooms. When Darius died, his son Xerxes built the Audience Hall of the Apadana, the Throne Hall, and the Gate of Xerxes. Persepolis was constructed using sun-dried brick. Its population is estimate to be between 50,000 and 80,000. Persepolis was one of the greatest cities of its time. Many grand events took place in Persepolis, and it is from Persepolis that much of the Achaemenid Empire was controlled. Persepolis looks very much like an ancient Egyptian cities what with the obelisks, but it has a lot of Egyptian influence.
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/114
http://www.studydroid.com/index.php?page=viewPack&packId=45068
This photo shows some of the ruins of Persepolis, as you can see, it has Egyptian influence.
This photo shows the Audience Hall built by Xerxes where public parties would be held.
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Chang’an
Chang’an was the capital city of ancient China. It was built large, but it had a strict symmetry going, and it had streets. During its time, it was the greatest city and many cities used Chang’an as an example to build other cities. Before it was Chang’an, Chang’an was Daxing city, and it was built by Emperor Shi Huang Di. Everything in Chang’an was centered around the Royal Palace. A wide assortment of goods were traded in Chang’an which include silk, jewelry, clothing, food, and much more. The streets of Chang’an were placed in a grid system. Gates surrounded the city. A structure in Chang’an is the Daming Palace. It was administered by people of the royal courts. At first, the population was about 150,000, but by the eighth century CE, the population was over a million. Chang'an was on of ancient China's greatest cities. It was a huge city with many people, many opportunities, and many trading options. There were many jobs in Chang'an and when Marco Polo saw Chang'an, he claimed that is was a great city and that its people were wonderful. Chang'an was very organized as it had straight organized streets all over the city.
http://arts.cultural-china.com/en/83Arts7518.html
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Chang’an
Chang’an was the capital city of ancient China. It was built large, but it had a strict symmetry going, and it had streets. During its time, it was the greatest city and many cities used Chang’an as an example to build other cities. Before it was Chang’an, Chang’an was Daxing city, and it was built by Emperor Shi Huang Di. Everything in Chang’an was centered around the Royal Palace. A wide assortment of goods were traded in Chang’an which include silk, jewelry, clothing, food, and much more. The streets of Chang’an were placed in a grid system. Gates surrounded the city. A structure in Chang’an is the Daming Palace. It was administered by people of the royal courts. At first, the population was about 150,000, but by the eighth century CE, the population was over a million. Chang'an was on of ancient China's greatest cities. It was a huge city with many people, many opportunities, and many trading options. There were many jobs in Chang'an and when Marco Polo saw Chang'an, he claimed that is was a great city and that its people were wonderful. Chang'an was very organized as it had straight organized streets all over the city.
http://arts.cultural-china.com/en/83Arts7518.html
http://history.cultural-china.com/en/183History6233.html
This picture shows the layout of Chang’an, and as you can see a wall surrounded it.
This picture shows the layout of Chang’an, and as you can see a wall surrounded it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daming_Palace
This picture shows the Daming Palace built during the Tang Dynasty in Chang’an. From this structure, most of China was ruled.
Pataliputra
Pataliputra was the capital city of the Mauryan Empire from about 326 to 184 BCE. It is now the present day city of Patna. A nine mile long wooden wall surrounded the city. The wall had 470 towers and a 900 foot wide moat. Chandragupta founded the cities, and he had beautiful, luxurious palaces built. The city began to go down with the fall of the Mauryan Empire. Chinese travelers who came to Pataliputra described it as elegant and beautiful. The city was ruled by Chandragupta and late by his son Ashoka. A wide variety of goods were traded here. It was located in central north India. Its population was between 150,000 and 300,000. Pataliputra was one of the greatest Indian cities, and its use of wood is very peculiar because most Hindu architecture used rock for the building material. Pataliputra still stands today, and some of the ruins are still standing. Pataliputra used a lot of wood because all around the city were trees, so they would cut down the trees and use the wood to building different structures. It was organized like any other city, it had street systems, but it had a surrounding wall to protect from invasion.
http://earlyworldhistory.blogspot.com/2012/02/pataliputra.html
This picture shows the Daming Palace built during the Tang Dynasty in Chang’an. From this structure, most of China was ruled.
Pataliputra
Pataliputra was the capital city of the Mauryan Empire from about 326 to 184 BCE. It is now the present day city of Patna. A nine mile long wooden wall surrounded the city. The wall had 470 towers and a 900 foot wide moat. Chandragupta founded the cities, and he had beautiful, luxurious palaces built. The city began to go down with the fall of the Mauryan Empire. Chinese travelers who came to Pataliputra described it as elegant and beautiful. The city was ruled by Chandragupta and late by his son Ashoka. A wide variety of goods were traded here. It was located in central north India. Its population was between 150,000 and 300,000. Pataliputra was one of the greatest Indian cities, and its use of wood is very peculiar because most Hindu architecture used rock for the building material. Pataliputra still stands today, and some of the ruins are still standing. Pataliputra used a lot of wood because all around the city were trees, so they would cut down the trees and use the wood to building different structures. It was organized like any other city, it had street systems, but it had a surrounding wall to protect from invasion.
http://earlyworldhistory.blogspot.com/2012/02/pataliputra.html
http://earlyworldhistory.blogspot.com/2012/02/pataliputra.html
This picture shows one of the wooden palaces built in Pataliputra.
This picture shows one of the wooden palaces built in Pataliputra.
http://muccamargo.com/2012/05/03/pataliputra/
This picture shows ruins of Pataliputra, as you can see many structures in Pataliputra were built out of stone.
Athens
Athens was as important city state in ancient Greece. One of its principal structures is the Acropolis. The soil in Athens was not good for agriculture. Athens traded throughout the Mediterranean region. Very plentiful and diverse trade took place as even knowledge was traded in Athens along with food. The aristocrats who were wealthy rules Athens and poor peasants were enslaved. Pericles help Athens enter an age of great thinkers, writers, and artists. The laws in Athens were not consistently enforced. Athens turned to democracy in 594 BCE. Herodotus and Socrates conducted their famous works in Athens. Many empires who came across Athens after its fall refused to destroy it. Its population was estimated to be between 250,000 and 300,000. Athens is one of the greatest cities in the world due to its historical significance. Athens was run by an aristocracy of the rich. Many famous thinkers such as Plato and Pythagoreas worked and lived in Athens. Athens was organized by the aristocracy who controlled the city, and the peasants lived on the outskirts of the city where they would grow their crops and sell them in the city.
http://muccamargo.com/2012/05/03/pataliputra/
This picture shows ruins of Pataliputra, as you can see many structures in Pataliputra were built out of stone.
Athens
Athens was as important city state in ancient Greece. One of its principal structures is the Acropolis. The soil in Athens was not good for agriculture. Athens traded throughout the Mediterranean region. Very plentiful and diverse trade took place as even knowledge was traded in Athens along with food. The aristocrats who were wealthy rules Athens and poor peasants were enslaved. Pericles help Athens enter an age of great thinkers, writers, and artists. The laws in Athens were not consistently enforced. Athens turned to democracy in 594 BCE. Herodotus and Socrates conducted their famous works in Athens. Many empires who came across Athens after its fall refused to destroy it. Its population was estimated to be between 250,000 and 300,000. Athens is one of the greatest cities in the world due to its historical significance. Athens was run by an aristocracy of the rich. Many famous thinkers such as Plato and Pythagoreas worked and lived in Athens. Athens was organized by the aristocracy who controlled the city, and the peasants lived on the outskirts of the city where they would grow their crops and sell them in the city.
http://muccamargo.com/2012/05/03/pataliputra/
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Acropolis_of_Athens_01361.JPG
This picture shows the beautiful Acropolis of Athens. It is Athens’ most famous still standing structure.
This picture shows the beautiful Acropolis of Athens. It is Athens’ most famous still standing structure.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Athens
This picture shows what ancient Athens may have looked like. As you can see, the Acropolis overlooks the city.
Carthage
The Phoenician queen, Elissa is believed to have founded Carthage. Carthage is located in modern day Tunisia. Carthage started off as a small port where traders would stop, but over time, it grew into the most powerful city in the Mediterranean region before Rome rose and became the most powerful. The people of Carthage forced the native African people who were in Carthage to leave. Carthage traded many sea products such as fish, but it was mainly a port where ships could stop to resupply. It was ruled by aristocrats. Carthage went to war with Rome because Carthage feared that Rome would take over. The city continued into the era of the Byzantine Empire. The population of Carthage is believed to have been around 700,000. The Punic wars tore Carthage apart, but Christianity helped Carthage to get back on track. The Barbarian Hannibal set off from Carthage to invade the Roman empire. Carthage had streets but they were dirt roads, and the port was the busiest area as traders and people would go to the port to trade and talk. The building in Carthage were constructed of clay, mud brick and other materials.
http://www.ancient.eu.com/carthage/
http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia_of_history/C/Carthage.html
This picture shows what Carthage may have looked like. As you can see, there is a garage looking structure for ships to park into.
This picture shows what Carthage may have looked like. As you can see, there is a garage looking structure for ships to park into.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carthage
This picture shows some of the ruins that remain of Carthage. As you can see, the buildings were made out of rock.
Rome
Rome is believed to have been founded in 753 BCE. Rome was the capital and most important city of the Roman Empire. From Rome, the Empire was run and all the great architectural projects were in Rome. Important structures in Rome include the Coliseum, the Pantheon, others. Rome has dirt and well as stone roads, and many goods were traded there including silk from China, spices from India, jewelry, literature, clothing, fruits, meats, and much more. The senate and the emperor administered Rome. The Coliseum was where the city gathered to watch gladiator fights. Rome had sections of walls surrounding it, and entrance into Rome was monitored. The population of Rome reached as high as a million. Rome was the greatest city in Europe during its time. Famous emperors like Julius Caesar ruled from Rome. Rome is where Caesar was stabbed to death by Brutus and the senate. The Coliseum is perhaps Rome's greatest structure, but many other great structures that are not standing today existed in Rome. After the fall of the Roman Empire in the West, Rome lost its glory and beauty as Germanic tribes came in and plundered the city.
http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-rome
This picture shows some of the ruins that remain of Carthage. As you can see, the buildings were made out of rock.
Rome
Rome is believed to have been founded in 753 BCE. Rome was the capital and most important city of the Roman Empire. From Rome, the Empire was run and all the great architectural projects were in Rome. Important structures in Rome include the Coliseum, the Pantheon, others. Rome has dirt and well as stone roads, and many goods were traded there including silk from China, spices from India, jewelry, literature, clothing, fruits, meats, and much more. The senate and the emperor administered Rome. The Coliseum was where the city gathered to watch gladiator fights. Rome had sections of walls surrounding it, and entrance into Rome was monitored. The population of Rome reached as high as a million. Rome was the greatest city in Europe during its time. Famous emperors like Julius Caesar ruled from Rome. Rome is where Caesar was stabbed to death by Brutus and the senate. The Coliseum is perhaps Rome's greatest structure, but many other great structures that are not standing today existed in Rome. After the fall of the Roman Empire in the West, Rome lost its glory and beauty as Germanic tribes came in and plundered the city.
http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-rome
http://www.tour-europe.org/italy/rome/the-coliseum.php
This picture shows the iconic Roman Coliseum where the gladiator fights took place and where the city went for entertainment.
This picture shows the iconic Roman Coliseum where the gladiator fights took place and where the city went for entertainment.
http://www.travelsrome.com/monuments/the-pantheon/
This picture shows the Pantheon of Rome. It had a half spherical roof with a circular opening to allow light in on the roof. Its walls were enclosed.
Alexandria
Alexandria was founded in 331 BCE by Alexander the Great. One of its principal structures was the lighthouse of Alexandria which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It started off as a small port town, but as trade commenced, it grew into an important port in the ancient world. Another one of Alexandria’s principal structures is the Library of Alexandria. Goods that were traded in Alexandria included jewelry, fruits, and most importantly, knowledge. Alexandria was a center of knowledge as it attracted many scholars, philosophers, mathematicians, and thinkers. Alexandria was administered by a ruler and eventually by the Romans and the Muslims. The population of Alexandria was about 300,000. Alexandria was the greatest city in Africa during its time. Alexandria contained a lot of knowledge, and its library held the works of important thinkers, and the Muslims regained these works when they invaded, but they preserved the works of the thinkers. Alexandria was a port city which meant that many ships would stop there and trade and spread ideas.
http://www.ancient.eu.com/alexandria/
This picture shows the Pantheon of Rome. It had a half spherical roof with a circular opening to allow light in on the roof. Its walls were enclosed.
Alexandria
Alexandria was founded in 331 BCE by Alexander the Great. One of its principal structures was the lighthouse of Alexandria which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It started off as a small port town, but as trade commenced, it grew into an important port in the ancient world. Another one of Alexandria’s principal structures is the Library of Alexandria. Goods that were traded in Alexandria included jewelry, fruits, and most importantly, knowledge. Alexandria was a center of knowledge as it attracted many scholars, philosophers, mathematicians, and thinkers. Alexandria was administered by a ruler and eventually by the Romans and the Muslims. The population of Alexandria was about 300,000. Alexandria was the greatest city in Africa during its time. Alexandria contained a lot of knowledge, and its library held the works of important thinkers, and the Muslims regained these works when they invaded, but they preserved the works of the thinkers. Alexandria was a port city which meant that many ships would stop there and trade and spread ideas.
http://www.ancient.eu.com/alexandria/
http://www.ancientvine.com/alexandria_egypt.html
This picture shows the Lighthouse of Alexandria. It was built to guide ships into port since the coasts were rocky and dangerous.
This picture shows the Lighthouse of Alexandria. It was built to guide ships into port since the coasts were rocky and dangerous.
http://www.beautiful-libraries.com/7200-1.html
This picture shows what the inside of the Library of Alexandria may have looked like in ancient times. Scrolls that had all sorts of information were in the library.
Constantinople
Constantinople was founded in 324 CE by Emperor Constantine. It is located in modern day Istanbul, Turkey. Constantinople was the center and most important city of the eastern half of the Roman Empire which became the Byzantine Empire. Constantinople was ruled by a head and co-emperor just like the western half of the Roman Empire was ruled. It was called old Rome. One of the principal sights in Constantinople was the Hagia Sophia. Goods that were traded in Constantinople were silk from China, and many good that came from the Silk Roads such as jewelry and different foods. Constantinople was a center of Christianity for a long time. The population of Constantinople reached as much as 300,000. Constantinople was the new Rome as it became the main city of what remained of the Roman Empire, the eastern half of the Empire. Constantinople followed Orthodox Christianity which differed in some way from Christianity in western Europe. Constantinople maintained its power and beauty due to the fact that the Muslims never invaded it since the Byzantine Empire would fight off the Muslims.
http://www.ancient.eu.com/Constantinople/
This picture shows what the inside of the Library of Alexandria may have looked like in ancient times. Scrolls that had all sorts of information were in the library.
Constantinople
Constantinople was founded in 324 CE by Emperor Constantine. It is located in modern day Istanbul, Turkey. Constantinople was the center and most important city of the eastern half of the Roman Empire which became the Byzantine Empire. Constantinople was ruled by a head and co-emperor just like the western half of the Roman Empire was ruled. It was called old Rome. One of the principal sights in Constantinople was the Hagia Sophia. Goods that were traded in Constantinople were silk from China, and many good that came from the Silk Roads such as jewelry and different foods. Constantinople was a center of Christianity for a long time. The population of Constantinople reached as much as 300,000. Constantinople was the new Rome as it became the main city of what remained of the Roman Empire, the eastern half of the Empire. Constantinople followed Orthodox Christianity which differed in some way from Christianity in western Europe. Constantinople maintained its power and beauty due to the fact that the Muslims never invaded it since the Byzantine Empire would fight off the Muslims.
http://www.ancient.eu.com/Constantinople/
http://annoyzview.wordpress.com/2012/04/02/the-puzzle-surrounding-hagia-sophia/
This picture shows the Christian church that was built in the time of the Byzantine Empire, it was called the Hagia Sophia.
This picture shows the Christian church that was built in the time of the Byzantine Empire, it was called the Hagia Sophia.
http://manchesterarchiveplus.wordpress.com/tag/constantinople/
This picture shows Constantinople’s strategic location on the Bosporus Strait by the Black Sea.
Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan is located in Mexico. Its population may have been anywhere between 125,000 and 200,000. During its time, it was the sixth largest city in the world. Its buildings were wide, and the central avenue was wide to allow for easy movement. Goods that were traded in Teotihuacan included corn, jewelry, stones, and different kinds of foods. One of its principle structures is the sun temple. The decline of Teotihuacan was rapid and quick due to internal conflicts between the rich and the poor. The rich ruling class ruled Teotihuacan. The translation of Teotihuacan means birthplace of the gods. Teotihuacan was one of the greatest cities in the western hemisphere during its time along with Machu Pichu. Many people from all over the Aztec Empire came to Teotihuacan to trade and exchange with other people. Teotihuacan is also famous for the sacrifices that took place in the temple at the top of the Pyramid of the Pyramid of the sun. Teotihuacan also had many small pyramids for worship. Teotihuacan fell as the Spaniards' diseases wiped out the people and the Spaniards kill the Aztecs.
http://manchesterarchiveplus.wordpress.com/tag/constantinople/
This picture shows Constantinople’s strategic location on the Bosporus Strait by the Black Sea.
Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan is located in Mexico. Its population may have been anywhere between 125,000 and 200,000. During its time, it was the sixth largest city in the world. Its buildings were wide, and the central avenue was wide to allow for easy movement. Goods that were traded in Teotihuacan included corn, jewelry, stones, and different kinds of foods. One of its principle structures is the sun temple. The decline of Teotihuacan was rapid and quick due to internal conflicts between the rich and the poor. The rich ruling class ruled Teotihuacan. The translation of Teotihuacan means birthplace of the gods. Teotihuacan was one of the greatest cities in the western hemisphere during its time along with Machu Pichu. Many people from all over the Aztec Empire came to Teotihuacan to trade and exchange with other people. Teotihuacan is also famous for the sacrifices that took place in the temple at the top of the Pyramid of the Pyramid of the sun. Teotihuacan also had many small pyramids for worship. Teotihuacan fell as the Spaniards' diseases wiped out the people and the Spaniards kill the Aztecs.
http://manchesterarchiveplus.wordpress.com/tag/constantinople/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teotihuacan
This picture shows the lay out of the city. As you can see, the wide avenue leads to the pyramid.
This picture shows the lay out of the city. As you can see, the wide avenue leads to the pyramid.
http://www.thelivingmoon.com/43ancients/02files/Pyramids_World_02.html
This picture shows the Pyramid of the Sun. It is an enormous structure, and it questionable who built it.
By Eric Garcia
This picture shows the Pyramid of the Sun. It is an enormous structure, and it questionable who built it.
By Eric Garcia