Metropolis. Город как величайшее достижение цивилизации

The book covers so many eras and cultures—I'm curious what motivated the author to highlight these particular moments and developments.

The level of ingenuity and social complexity in early cities is staggering. I wonder how much of that is based on archaeological findings versus interpretation.

It's fascinating to see echoes of ancient urban ideas in today's metropolises. What innovations do you think will define future city development?