Eli5: How do newer cities get built over more ancient cities? 260 viewsJanuary 1, 2024 Question99.13K March 31, 2023 0 Comments I hear about archaeologists finding layers of old cities below newer ones. My brain can’t make it work. I keep imagining an Amsterdam or a Chicago, decaying, then just building atop it? In: 14 9 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted March 31, 2023 0 Comments Chicago is an example. They raised the streets many years ago. https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/architecture-history/underground-chicago-the-layers-of-our-city/ You are viewing 1 out of 9 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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