The greatest cities in the history of mankind

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The greatest cities in the history of mankind

Chang’an, 600 year, 600 thousand inhabitants.

Located in the northern part of China, this city served as the capital for more than ten dynasties. He became the largest city in the world in the era of the Sui dynasty (581 – 618 years). By the year 700, the number of Chang’an residents had reached one million. The city was a real architectural masterpiece.

Its layout resembled a chess board, and the boulevards were five times wider than the widest street of modern New York. Chang’an declined to the end of the Tang Dynasty in the 10th century. Today, the city of Xian is located in Chang’an’s place.



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