Humans came from somewhere on the African continent and spread out all over the world. Do we know why beyond the Sahara desert no cities like the Aztecs and the Greeks seem to have been built? Is it like the Native American who liked to roam free and follow the buffalo herds?
2006-08-02 11:07:49 · 15 answers · asked by poppy vox 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Lots of cities have been built throughout the world and throughout the ages -- many of which have been "beyond the Sahara".
An excellent book that examines the question you seem to be asking is Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond.
2006-08-02 11:13:37 · answer #1 · answered by tke999 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What do you mean by beyond the Sahara Desert, Africa is a huge continent that has its share of Ancient (and amazing) civilisations and cities. Obviously being a very hot, dry place the Sahara and places like it are unlikely to be the setting for great cities. The Egyptian civilisation springs to mind when thinking of African civilisations, but there were many others. In short - climate would seem to answer your question.
2006-08-02 13:02:20 · answer #2 · answered by Mick H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your basic assumption is incorrect. Cities have existed all over the world. For example, In the American civilizations the Inca and the Maya cultures built cities.
And in Crete there were many cities such as:
Dion.
Doulopolis.
Dragmos.
Many cities, many creative builders, far more than the few listed here:
2006-08-02 11:55:39 · answer #3 · answered by Randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So that's why I alway see so many moccassin prints the morning after a herd of buffalo goes by. I didn't realize they were following them. Seriously, I'm going to get up during the night the next time those critters go by and see who's following them. It's not like they're quiet about it. And it's not like you can't smell them. I just never went out and looked to see if anyone was trailing behind.
2006-08-02 11:13:59 · answer #4 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, humans originated near the Middle East, and yes, they were kind of like the Native Americans that moved from one place to another in search of grass and water for their herds of sheeps, camels, and oxen. They lived in what somewhat appeared like tents. If you would like more information about that just read the first book of the Bible, Genesis. It will tell you a lot about the origin of life.
2006-08-02 11:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think people settled where they felt comfortable and created communities over the years, which would make it great nations today. The greek buildings wasn't build when the first humans started to roam the earth. It was much later on
2006-08-02 11:16:46 · answer #6 · answered by Cecile K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps chances of survival were not so good beyond Sahara DESERT.
or like many civilizations; with the passsage of time, they were
buried, waiting to be discovered by curious History seekers like you.
2006-08-02 11:30:38 · answer #7 · answered by kpmbiz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the norther climateat the time was bertter suited for growing crops thats where man migrated to, where they settled and where they subsequently built their cities.
2006-08-02 13:06:46 · answer #8 · answered by malcy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satellite photos are finding he remains, the foundatons, of ancient cities, everywhere! We had no idea there were so many!!
2006-08-02 11:12:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-08-02 11:13:11 · answer #10 · answered by Emo_Punk-xo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋