The Romans took the grid further with the Castrum (military camp) layout. Every Roman colonial city featured a Cardo (North-South axis) and a Decumanus (East-West axis). This rigid geometry allowed for rapid deployment and easy governance across an empire. 3. The Medieval Tapestry: Defense and Density
Narrow, winding streets (for shade and defense) and the "Ziggurat" or temple as the central focal point. The Romans took the grid further with the
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