Do you want to know more about the big cities of the ancient world? This documentary takes us to the very heart of urban life in the Mediterranean area, the hub of the ancient world.
The mighty metropolises of antiquity evolved here from a scattering of settlements. And not one city is like the next. Each developed in its own characteristic fashion, each uniquely marked by its geographical location, its cultural environment, and the prevailing historical circumstances.
Think of it like Netflix for history. By observing the ancient cities, we can understand more how people back in the day lived and how we have adapted to the modern lifestyle.
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