what were the characteristics of ancient cities?
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The ancient cities:
Were the focal point of politics, administration, trade and industry, religion and scholarly activities
They were bigger than other types of human settlements prevalent in those times.
Developed only in places that had ample food supplies, to support large population that was not engaged in agricultural activities
Were the focal point of politics, administration, trade and industry, religion and scholarly activities
They were bigger than other types of human settlements prevalent in those times.
Developed only in places that had ample food supplies, to support large population that was not engaged in agricultural activities
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1) Earliest towns and cities emerged along river valleys. Some of them were Mohenjodaro and Ur.
2) Early cities could arise only when there were surplus food crops to feed a large number of non-farming producers.
3) Cities were varied in size. There were thickly populated cities which functioned as economic and political centres and maintained huge populations.
4) There were also small towns with restricted functions.
5) Cities and towns in ancient days had supported the development of trade, religious organisations and managerial system and also helped in the growth of several communities like merchants, crafts person, priests, etc.
2) Early cities could arise only when there were surplus food crops to feed a large number of non-farming producers.
3) Cities were varied in size. There were thickly populated cities which functioned as economic and political centres and maintained huge populations.
4) There were also small towns with restricted functions.
5) Cities and towns in ancient days had supported the development of trade, religious organisations and managerial system and also helped in the growth of several communities like merchants, crafts person, priests, etc.
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