Introduction Historically, Constantinople was the largest and wealthiest city in Europe from the 5th to early 13th century AD. To that end, it was Emperor…

Introduction Beyond the scope of military triumphs, the Romans were known for both their architectural and engineering prowess. And sometimes such scopes of expertise even reached…

ContentsShort History of AlexandriaThe Great Library of AlexandriaThe Serapeum of AlexandriaThe Lighthouse of Alexandria Short History of Alexandria Alexander the Great possibly christened around 70 settlements from Africa to…

Unlike other ancient theaters, the oval-shaped, freestanding amphitheater was a Roman invention. And, as the jewel in the crown of such imposing Roman-made architectural specimens, the Colosseum holds…

While it may seem that the scope of modern construction with its ‘pillars’ of concrete and glass has taken the advanced path, the vast scope…

Introduction When it comes to the historically rich region of Mesopotamia, Babylon is arguably the most renowned of all cities. An ancient settlement that harks back…

Introduction Often heralded as Europe’s oldest city, Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete. In fact, the communal character of the site…

While modern skyscrapers are designed as instruments of economy and industry, their counterparts in the ancient world were largely defined by the collective religious fervor…