Persepolis
A principal structure in Persepolis at the time was the Apadana Palace which was constructed starting in 512 BCE. The King of Kings used it for official audiences. Goods such as spices, fruits, and vegetables were imported into Persepolis. The population from 600 BCE to 600 CE ranged from 50,000 to over 200,000. The size of the city was around 125,000 square feet and was partly cut from a mountain. At the time, the city was under the head of the Achaemenid government, King Darius.
http://www.ancient.eu.com/persepolis/
http://www.ancient.eu.com/persepolis/
Chang'an
The most popular principal structure is the terracotta army, built by Qin Shi Huangdi. The shape of this city was rectangular and was divided into 9 districts. The canals in Chang'an were used to transport materials such as charcoal and fire wood for the winter; also honey was exported from the city. The population of Chang'an was around 246,000 in 2 CE. Over time, the population increased to over 1,000,000. Chang'an was a central bureaucracy in which governmental buildings were located in the center of the city.
http://depts.washington.edu/silkroad/exhibit/tang/essay2.html
http://depts.washington.edu/silkroad/exhibit/tang/essay2.html
Pataliputra
Here lies the remains of the Mangs.
Athens
A major principal structure of Athens was its Acropolis of Athens. It is an ancient citadel located on high rock formation above the city of Athens. The city center of the Athens urban area was divided into many districts. The city was divided into The Upper City, and the Lower City, which was surrounded by walls by Themistocles. Athens was one of the greatest trading cities at the time, trading a large variety of goods such as papyrus, spices, fabrics, metals, pottery, and olive oil. Athens' population exceeded 500,000. It was one of the largest cities in the Mediterranean area. Athens was ruled by kings, but was later turned into a democracy with the help of Cleisthenes. The democratic system allowed the citizens to vote, meaning the city was ruled by the people who inhabited it.
http://www.ancient.eu.com/Athens/
http://www.ancient.eu.com/Athens/
Carthage
Much about the history of Carthage was destroyed by the Romans at the end of the Third Punic War. A principal structure was the Byrsa, which was a citadel located roughly in the center of the city. The city was located near water, which was beneficial for trade along water. The city had massive walls that were 23 miles long. Because of its located on the shore, Carthage was able to trade very efficiently. Goods included olive oil, fish paste, and tin. The population of Carthage at the time ranged from 150,000 to around 300,000. Queen Elissa, also known as Dido, was the ruler of Carthage after the city was founded by Phoenician colonists from Tyre.
Rome
Rome's population consisted of over 1 million citizens, Rome was the larges city in the world at its time. One of Rome's principal structures is the Colosseum. The cities were arranged in such a fashion in which most of the buildings were centered around its center, where all the government buildings were located. Rome was under the control of a monarchy, and one of its emperors, Vespasian, ordered the construction of the Colosseum, which ended in the year 80 C.E., when the emperor Titus was in power. Rome was one of the most dominant cities that participated in trade, and some of its goods were: wine, olive oil, pottery, and papyrus. (Ryan Kim)
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/ancient_rome_and_trade.htm
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/ancient_rome_and_trade.htm
Alexandria
Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C.E., during his conquest over Egypt. Alexandria's population was around 450,000 during the 3rd century C.E.. One of Alexandria's most well-known structures is Alexander the Great's tomb, which is an obelisk. Alexandria was ruled under a monarchy, led by pharaohs. Some notable pharaohs were: Khufu, Cleopatra, and Tutankhamen. Alexandria's importance in trade reemerged after the creation of the Suez canal. Some of the traded goods through Alexandria were: glass, papyrus, textiles, and gems. In addition, Alexandria was arranged in such a way that one main road would link to the rest. (Ryan Kim)
http://history.howstuffworks.com/ancient-greece/alexandria.htm
http://history.howstuffworks.com/ancient-greece/alexandria.htm
Constantinople
Dog meat, silk, sword, canons, grape, grain, glass, and slaveConstantinople, although a city of the Roman Empire, was designed and constructed after Rome. One of Constantinople's main structures is the Church of Hagia Sophia. In addition, the city's population was around 300,000 around 400 C.E.. Constantinople was ruled under a monarchy, and one of its famous rulers is Justinian. Constantinople was a city bound by one of the most defensive walls. Constantinople also participated in trade, and its main traded goods were: meat, silk, steel, cannons, grapes, grains, glass, and slaves. (Ryan Kim)
http://www.roman-empire.net/constant/constant-index.html
http://www.roman-empire.net/constant/constant-index.html
Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan, Nihuatl for "City of the Gods", was founded in the 4th century B.C.E., by the Central American Aztecs. Teotihuacan was a very important agent in Central American trade, as they produced more obsidian than any other city or nation at the time. During the 6th century C.E., Teotihuacan's population peaked, at around 175,000 inhabitants. Although not much is known about Teotihuacan's government, it was assumed that the chiefs of each tribe ruled the region in which the tribe resided in. The most well-known structure in Teotihuacan is the Talud-Tablero. (Ryan Kim)
http://universes-in-universe.org/eng/art_destinations/mexico/tour/teotihuacan
http://universes-in-universe.org/eng/art_destinations/mexico/tour/teotihuacan